L-82
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L-82
Right now my 80' L-82 vette is having a new crate engine put in it because I blew a rod. I got the engine from autozone, and now im being told i shouldn't have gotten it from autozone. I have to buy new plugs, wires, oil pump and water pump. Someone tell me wether an autozone crate engine is reliable or not.
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From: Massillon,Ohio USA
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...don't know about "their" motor, but last year I put in a brand new GM Crate motor in my '75 for $1187. It was the 1973-'85 Direct Replacement 4 Bolt Main 350ci 260hp Crate engine and so far I put over 6K miles on it and it's been "perfect".
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Originally Posted by L-82kidc71
Ok, well this engine was about that -the core deposit. I was just told that i should have went with some one like Jasper. But thanks, thats good to know.
That new GM crate like PB installed is a VERY good value ... probably the best value available for 350. If it replaces a 350 ... then its 3yr/50K mile warranty applies ... backed by GM.
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
The term "crate" motor has been misused a lot lately. So here goes:
Crate motor: An engine that is 100% new -- in the crate.
Remanufactured motor: An engine that is overhauled with a significant amount of new parts.
Rebuilt motor: An engine with used parts that are (hopefully) still within spec. Broken and worn parts are replaced.
Crate motor: An engine that is 100% new -- in the crate.
Remanufactured motor: An engine that is overhauled with a significant amount of new parts.
Rebuilt motor: An engine with used parts that are (hopefully) still within spec. Broken and worn parts are replaced.
