Crate motors
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Crate motors
I've been eyeing the GM Crate 290hp as a replacement for the wifes 1973 L82.
a popular supplier sells if for $1625 :
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/3508...ate-Engine.htm
but Jegs has the same engine for $1350. Quite a savings.
Has anyone ever bought something like this from Jegs... are there any hidden costs - or are they (Jegs) just less expensive than others???
a popular supplier sells if for $1625 :
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/3508...ate-Engine.htm
but Jegs has the same engine for $1350. Quite a savings.
Has anyone ever bought something like this from Jegs... are there any hidden costs - or are they (Jegs) just less expensive than others???
Melting Slicks
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From: Manalapan FL
This one?: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...21&prmenbr=361
(Price = $1599?)
Might just be good marketing by Jeg's. If you buy the motor from them, chances are you'll order a bunch of extra "goodies" while filling out the order form.
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
(Price = $1599?)
Might just be good marketing by Jeg's. If you buy the motor from them, chances are you'll order a bunch of extra "goodies" while filling out the order form.
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
I'm confused now. Just got a new Jegs catalog (it's at work though) and I swear it had that engine for $1349.
Price increase? Catalog Special?
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
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Did u try ur local Chevy dealer for a price match? U may be surprised. Check for R&R labor/cost too. U could get a package deal with a local warrenty. That 290/350 or the old LM1 should be direct bolt in for '73 L82.
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Originally Posted by cardo0
Did u try ur local Chevy dealer for a price match? U may be surprised. Check for R&R labor/cost too. U could get a package deal with a local warrenty. That 290/350 or the old LM1 should be direct bolt in for '73 L82.
Check your local dealer. Their price should be similiar. Let them know you are serious if the price is matched. Go there with cash in hand. They may not want to special order something unless they have the full payment.
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
I'm confused now. Just got a new Jegs catalog (it's at work though) and I swear it had that engine for $1349.
The 290 hp engine is a good choice. It's got an L82 cam and 4-bolt mains. Add a good set of heads later on, and that engine will really snarl!
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Mike
Got my LM1 from Greenwood Chevrolet in OH, they have the LM1 for $1275 + $100 core, might see of they can get the upgraded one you are looking at and feigh should not be too bad. Might be able to order it over the net to avoid sales tax.
Got my LM1 from Greenwood Chevrolet in OH, they have the LM1 for $1275 + $100 core, might see of they can get the upgraded one you are looking at and feigh should not be too bad. Might be able to order it over the net to avoid sales tax.
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Got my LM1 from Greenwood Chevrolet in OH, they have the LM1 for $1275 + $100 core, might see of they can get the upgraded one you are looking at and feigh should not be too bad. Might be able to order it over the net to avoid sales tax.
I'll check in to that.
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
WOW
I'll check in to that.
I'll check in to that.
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From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
uhhh... I don't think that comes in a crate... 
it would be nice though.
it would be nice though.
"pan to carb" $10,500Quote...
The small 454s sell for $9,995 with iron heads or $10,495 aluminum, and both are covered by a two-year or 24,000-mile insurance policy that covers them for up to $4,000 in repairs. But 24,000 miles? Yup--they run on 91 octane and they're designed and built to drive forever.
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AHH GEEEZZZZ!!!! I forgot a small bit of info on that crate engine...
What kind of power can you expect? The engine comes in an iron-head version advertised at 575 hp and 565 lb-ft, or an aluminum-head version that makes 600 hp and 575 lb-ft. Our test engine has aluminum heads, and we independently dyno'd it with an electric water pump and 13/4-inch-tube headers with 3-inch exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers to obtain the power numbers seen in the chart; the peaks were 610 hp at 6,400 rpm and 584 lb-ft at 4,500--that's 100 more horsepower and the same torque as a 502 Chevy! Every World Products engine we've ever tested has made slightly more than its advertised power.
What kind of power can you expect? The engine comes in an iron-head version advertised at 575 hp and 565 lb-ft, or an aluminum-head version that makes 600 hp and 575 lb-ft. Our test engine has aluminum heads, and we independently dyno'd it with an electric water pump and 13/4-inch-tube headers with 3-inch exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers to obtain the power numbers seen in the chart; the peaks were 610 hp at 6,400 rpm and 584 lb-ft at 4,500--that's 100 more horsepower and the same torque as a 502 Chevy! Every World Products engine we've ever tested has made slightly more than its advertised power.
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Originally Posted by LOTAHP
AHH GEEEZZZZ!!!! I forgot a small bit of info on that crate engine...
What kind of power can you expect? The engine comes in an iron-head version advertised at 575 hp and 565 lb-ft, or an aluminum-head version that makes 600 hp and 575 lb-ft. Our test engine has aluminum heads, and we independently dyno'd it with an electric water pump and 13/4-inch-tube headers with 3-inch exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers to obtain the power numbers seen in the chart; the peaks were 610 hp at 6,400 rpm and 584 lb-ft at 4,500--that's 100 more horsepower and the same torque as a 502 Chevy! Every World Products engine we've ever tested has made slightly more than its advertised power.
What kind of power can you expect? The engine comes in an iron-head version advertised at 575 hp and 565 lb-ft, or an aluminum-head version that makes 600 hp and 575 lb-ft. Our test engine has aluminum heads, and we independently dyno'd it with an electric water pump and 13/4-inch-tube headers with 3-inch exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers to obtain the power numbers seen in the chart; the peaks were 610 hp at 6,400 rpm and 584 lb-ft at 4,500--that's 100 more horsepower and the same torque as a 502 Chevy! Every World Products engine we've ever tested has made slightly more than its advertised power.
Good report and thanks for posting.
cardo0