I was going to say GMPP, you get a nice warantee with them 
Crate motors
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Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Crate motors
Guys I got this gal at work whose looking for a crate 350 or 383 backed with a TH400 or 350 for a mid 80's Chevy pickup. I plan on giving her this thread as a point of refrence. Please if you have links, such as AR crate motors etc. please leave on this thread. She is looking for both the motor and tranny. As always your assistance is appreciated.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZarracingunl
Those are AR's current auctions.. They'll also custom build a engine to your specs..
Those are AR's current auctions.. They'll also custom build a engine to your specs..
Drifting
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From: Burlington WI
I am really pleased with my GMPP 350/290.
I have put almost 1700 miles on it since the 3rd and I have absolutely no complaints other than it's not a 502.
My 78 has never run so well.
I just looked and they have come down another $50 since I bought mine:
350 Crate Engine 290 HP HO
Item #12499529
290 Horsepower:
This is the best value crate engine from GM Performance Parts
IN STOCK NOW!!!
MSRP: $2,173.43 Your Price: $1,599.00
Again budget is the determining factor and horsepower costs money.
I have put almost 1700 miles on it since the 3rd and I have absolutely no complaints other than it's not a 502.
My 78 has never run so well.
I just looked and they have come down another $50 since I bought mine:
350 Crate Engine 290 HP HO
Item #12499529
290 Horsepower:
This is the best value crate engine from GM Performance Parts
IN STOCK NOW!!!
MSRP: $2,173.43 Your Price: $1,599.00
Again budget is the determining factor and horsepower costs money.
Pro
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From: Valparaiso IN
I bought mine from these guys. Good to deal with, delivered to my garage. This 440HP is a monster..Quality workmanship, <what I can tell on the outside>.. At least talk to them..
http://stores.ebay.com/Tuff-Dawg-Eng...Q3amesstQQtZkm
Steve
http://stores.ebay.com/Tuff-Dawg-Eng...Q3amesstQQtZkm
Steve
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Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Fevre
To narrow it down you might want to see what the budget and use will be.
Burning Brakes
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From: Ft.Worth Texas
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/fram...rformance.html
Have a look at the zz383/425hp.........got one on order
Have a look at the zz383/425hp.........got one on order
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From: Virginia USA
Go to any large GM dealership and they will either have the engine in stock or can order it for you. I got my ZZ4 from a dealer in Austin, Tx. I was going to just order the ZZ4 but the parts guy checked his computer while I was in there and they had 1 in stock. Took it home that night. They also carry crate transmissions.
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From: Redondo Beach, California
I bought a GMPP ZZ4. If I had it to do over, I would be a lot more serious about getting an Edelbrock crate engine. They are more expensive, but I think you get a quality engine. Also they run them on the dyno, so the horsepower they advertise is the horsepower you get. Also, I'm pretty sure that they use only the best of everything in the engine, so you should be able to expect reliability and durability.
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St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17
Personally, I would find a local machine shop that was trustworthy, tell them what I wanted to do with it and let them build me something. It sure is nice to have someone local to go back to if something goes wrong.
Melting Slicks
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From: westmoreland N.H.
golenengineservice.com you will talk to chad golen he sets things up. he will be the only one. my 383 is a screamer.
Team Owner
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From: Republic of Texas
Originally Posted by MotorHead
Get a GM crate motor, forgeddabout ebay
Go w/ the ZZ4 and be done with it. AR beuilds great motors but keep in mind some members here waited 6 months to get their engines. 
Safety Car
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From: Minnesota
Originally Posted by 68/70Vette
I bought a GMPP ZZ4. If I had it to do over, I would be a lot more serious about getting an Edelbrock crate engine. They are more expensive, but I think you get a quality engine. Also they run them on the dyno, so the horsepower they advertise is the horsepower you get. Also, I'm pretty sure that they use only the best of everything in the engine, so you should be able to expect reliability and durability.