Crate Engine
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Crate Engine
I want to buy a crate engine for my 1981. I am looking for what they call the Universal 350. Does anyone have some suggestions on where to purchase a crate engine? TIA
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Carbondale Pa.
I'd go to G.M. performance parts, or someplace that aint fly-by-night, some G.M. dealers will treat you better then others, it saves wear and tear on the nervous system if any problems arise,,,
GOOD LUCK, Peace,,,Moosie
GOOD LUCK, Peace,,,Moosie
4th Gear
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Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Burlington WI
Here is a link to find a local dealer:
http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/perfpartsjsp/home.jsp
I am running a 350 / 290 HP GMPP Crate and am quite pleased with it.
http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/perfpartsjsp/home.jsp
I am running a 350 / 290 HP GMPP Crate and am quite pleased with it.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Massillon,Ohio USA
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Richie, haven't heard from you in a while-wondered if you were still out there...two years ago I converted my Silver '75 "driver" coupe to a 4spd car. In doing so, I also replaced my original, but tired 205hp L-82 engine with that GM 1973-1985 Direct Replacement 260hp 4 bolt main 350ci for $1287. Got it from Jim Pace Pontiac Dealership in Niles, Ohio. It is a long block assembly and includes the correct style oil pan(and turned the right way for Corvette). Everything is a direct and perfect bolt up. I used my valve covers, water pump, intake, exhaust manifolds, alternator, distributor, carburetor, starter, fuel pump, flywheel, etc. Got over 7,000mi on her now and she ain't skipped a beat yet!!! Best $1287 I ever spent...
Talk to you soon, Paul Borowski
Talk to you soon, Paul Borowski
Le Mans Master
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From: Macon, GA
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: salem twsh pa
hi i put the 290hp[same as 260 with cam change] in my 66 belair this winter..long block was $ 1525-- 260hp was $1360..gm backs it for 1 to 3 years depending on body it is put in ... it has 2 piece rear seal so you can use the flywheel you have...runs great on cheap reg. gas but no race motor[66 belair runs high 15.90s in 1/4 with afb carb
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