New Guy - Need Help with buying Engine!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga TN
Originally Posted by stroked4.6
Would I be able to order a cam from Comp Cams for this purpose. So I would just have to tell them the exact motor I'm putting it in and that its going to be fuel injected. I've search and havent found FI specific cams. Cams designed for fuel injection have more duration?
They dont make any crate motors that are Fuel injection specific? At least motors in this price range?
They dont make any crate motors that are Fuel injection specific? At least motors in this price range?
Drifting
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From: Lubbock TX
I hear a lot of good things about Jasper engines. Good warranty as well - you might give them a shot. Keep the original for sure, it could make a difference at resale time. Good luck with whatever route you choose.
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Is anyone from the New York Area? My sister spoke to someone @ Majestic Corvette Inc. Its in Deer Park, Long Island. Anyone familiar with this shop? He said that either a rebuild or a new motor would cost around $1900. Does this sound good? Were going to go look at the shop over the weekend. I guess a rebuild would be the best if she wants it stock.
I was hoping she would go with something that has more power - but as long as the Vette is up and running for the summer I guess its all good.
Thanks again for the help guys
I was hoping she would go with something that has more power - but as long as the Vette is up and running for the summer I guess its all good.
Thanks again for the help guys
Last edited by stroked4.6; Apr 21, 2006 at 01:26 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by stroked4.6
He said that either a rebuild or a new motor would cost around $1900. Does this sound good?
I guess a rebuild would be the best if she wants it stock.
I guess a rebuild would be the best if she wants it stock.
If you (your sister) really wants to keep the original engine, I'd still get the $1300 engine and restore the original engine (with good internals) later as time and money allows ... and drive the Vette while the other engine is being restored.....just my 2c.....
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12
...ever checked into Marshall/BluePrint Engines???
...I put that GM 350ci 4bolt main 260hp "Direct '73-'85 Replacement Engine" in my '75 two years ago and 6700mi later still purrs like a kitten. Got mine through a GM Dealership InterWeb sale for $1187. 3yr/36K mile warranty too. Everything was a perfect bolt-up. Not one surprise-used my exhaust manifolds, fuel pump, water pump, intake, carb, starter, alternator, distributor, motor mounts, 4spd bellhousing, etc. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Jesus Never Got Pissed Cause He Never Worked On C3s
...I put that GM 350ci 4bolt main 260hp "Direct '73-'85 Replacement Engine" in my '75 two years ago and 6700mi later still purrs like a kitten. Got mine through a GM Dealership InterWeb sale for $1187. 3yr/36K mile warranty too.
Everything was a perfect bolt-up. Not one surprise-used my exhaust manifolds, fuel pump, water pump, intake, carb, starter, alternator, distributor, motor mounts, 4spd bellhousing, etc. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Jesus Never Got Pissed Cause He Never Worked On C3s
Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Originally Posted by Paul Borowski
...ever checked into Marshall/BluePrint Engines???
...I put that GM 350ci 4bolt main 260hp "Direct '73-'85 Replacement Engine" in my '75
...I put that GM 350ci 4bolt main 260hp "Direct '73-'85 Replacement Engine" in my '75
Don't be so hard to knock blueprint, jury is still out. Got the motor in this afternoon, road test tomorrow.......
390hp, 410 torque..........2500 bucks.........
