73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks > Engine/Drivetrain
Engine rebuild vs new/used
TexasRed:
I think there may have been a problem with some but I think they've been worked out. Are you able to do a compression test on that engine? Does it come with a warranty if it starts knocking right after start up? Why is it out of the vehicle it was in? Accident?
VileZambonie:
FTW= For the Win!
I just bought a 1996 Suburban 5.7L, parted out a bunch of stuff and it paid for itself and then some. The engine is mint and has almost 300K on it. No ridge, everything inside looks great, such a nice specimen for my next build but if one needed to, you could just run it. You'd need a vortec intake and an electric fuel pump which you could do for $200 bucks. Better than pulling a grease leaker out in lieu of a few dollars.
krigermoose:
Well y'all I picked up an engine. 3970010 2 bolt main, used from a guy who got it with a trans he wanted. The engine turns over fine, I got it for very cheap so I am willing to rebuild it, which I am expecting to be the case.
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