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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: thachevythang on July 23, 2010, 12:59:08 pm

Title: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: thachevythang on July 23, 2010, 12:59:08 pm: alright i found somebody around this part of texas that has decent prices on engines. he starts with a 250HP longblock from GM and does the following to the engine and makes it a turnkey totaling 3 grand! sound like a deal or a dud? I've got a 454 i could rebuild and add some get bad parts for that much but i'm not big on hot rodding with my truck i've got another car for that!

•350 Cubic inches 4.00" Bore, 3.48" stroke
•8.3:1 compression ratio.
•260 HP @ 4400 rpm
•350 ft. lbs of torque @ 3600 rpm
•Universal block cast iron, 2 piece rear main seal 4 bolt main
•Crankshaft- Nodular Iron 1985 and older flywheel bolt pattern.
•Powdered Metal Connecting rods
•Cast Aluminum Pistons
•G.M. High Volume Pump Oil Pump
•Hydraulic Flat tappet Camshaft (Stock grind) Change Camshaft add $200
•Cylinder Heads- casting #33417369, 1.94" /1.50" 76cc
•7 Bolt style Exhaust Flange.
•Perimeter bolt style Valve Covers.
Title: Re: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: Captkaos on July 23, 2010, 01:32:44 pm: It's a dud from what I am reading. Unless he is installing it for you.
I don't know what PN the 250HP version is (I don't even think they make it anymore), but the 290HP version is $1950 from summit, what you listed that he "does" to it is nothing.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-12499529/Application/?prefilter=1
Title: Re: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: thachevythang on July 23, 2010, 03:49:49 pm: Im glad I can come to the experts!!!! He says its only 1800 for the longblock! Then the final turnkey has 290 HP!!!
Title: Re: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: Captkaos on July 23, 2010, 04:15:28 pm: The GM starts at 290HP and has a warranty.
Title: Re: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: thachevythang on July 23, 2010, 04:36:56 pm: he charges 250 extra to break it in a give it a warranty! 200 for a cam upgrade from stock. thats the cheapest 350 turnkey he makes and his longblock prices just make you look to the turnkey. I'm just going to look elsewhere for a turnkey or just use that to build on the 454! I just dont know how much im gonna have to replace for the BB upgrade!
Title: Re: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 23, 2010, 04:48:59 pm: http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?input=engine+&SM=1&SC=C&goBtn.x=19&goBtn.y=7
And for 3k you can get 400+hp/400+tq
Title: Re: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: fitz on July 23, 2010, 10:43:36 pm: I always thought that a turn key motor came with the intake, carb, and distributor.
Title: Re: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: thachevythang on July 24, 2010, 08:23:17 am: Quote from: fitz on July 23, 2010, 10:43:36 pm
I always thought that a turn key motor came with the intake, carb, and distributor.

He adds those as well, performer intake and carb and an MSD distributor. I just posted his engine "specs"
Title: Re: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: fitz on July 24, 2010, 03:24:57 pm: Is this guy an Authorized GM dealer?
If not he may be voiding the GM warranty on you.
Title: Re: DEAL or DUD?
Post by: thachevythang on July 25, 2010, 09:30:08 am: Quote from: fitz on July 24, 2010, 03:24:57 pm
Is this guy an Authorized GM dealer?

I dont think so he just orders crate engines and builds them turnkey. He mainly builds stroker engines but he will build whatever you order. I asked about his 350's and what i first posted is what his starting price is for that particular 350. I know I can order from somewhere cheaper but hes the only one around my neck of the desert!!!!