Looking for a rebuilt 350 shortblock
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Racer
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Looking for a rebuilt 350 shortblock
After getting lots of advice and suggestions from forum members I have decided to replace my current L48 bottom end with a rebuilt 350 shortblock with flat top pistons.
Any suggestions on the specs I should be looking for and most importantly the names of reputable vendors would be greatly appreciated. Are there any forum members that do this type of work?
Any suggestions on the specs I should be looking for and most importantly the names of reputable vendors would be greatly appreciated. Are there any forum members that do this type of work?
Team Owner
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After getting lots of advice and suggestions from forum members I have decided to replace my current L48 bottom end with a rebuilt 350 shortblock with flat top pistons.
Any suggestions on the specs I should be looking for and most importantly the names of reputable vendors would be greatly appreciated. Are there any forum members that do this type of work?
Any suggestions on the specs I should be looking for and most importantly the names of reputable vendors would be greatly appreciated. Are there any forum members that do this type of work?
Do you have a budget? There are a lot of really good GM short block crate motors available ranging from low to high prices. Here's a good example.
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/350-...041-P18C2.aspx
There are cheaper but this one will perform good.
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Racer
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Thanks for the info. That configuration is more than I need.
All I need is the block, and a balanced rotating assembly with flat tops to get me around a 10 CR with 64cc heads. I already have the cam, intake, heads, timing set, etc...
Most of the shortblocks I have seen online that are just the block and rotating assembly have been around $700-$1000. I am just not comfortable buying without the benefit of a recommendation from a forum member.
All I need is the block, and a balanced rotating assembly with flat tops to get me around a 10 CR with 64cc heads. I already have the cam, intake, heads, timing set, etc...
Most of the shortblocks I have seen online that are just the block and rotating assembly have been around $700-$1000. I am just not comfortable buying without the benefit of a recommendation from a forum member.
Last edited by myc3; Feb 28, 2007 at 12:30 PM. Reason: typo
Team Owner
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No problem. Have you considered having your current block machined and balanced with new parts? A local machine shop can do all the work or split the work with you.
I find that's almost more fun even than buying a short block assembled.
I find that's almost more fun even than buying a short block assembled.
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Racer
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I have considered that but I was thinking of just pulling the original motor and putting it away. I could then install my new top end components on the shortblock in my garage without having to teardown the original. Since I am replacing the entire top end and bottom end it just did not seem to make sense to also tear the motor down.
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Racer
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Thanks - those are just the type of options I was looking for.
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Many people have told me that but I have consistently found that the 383 shortblock is at least 50% more expensive. If you know of a place where this is not true please let me know.
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From: Valparaiso IN
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV-...mZ140089260849
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Racer
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Check this guy out.. I bought this motor a couple of years ago and it has performed flawlessly..Delivered right to my garage, not a trucking terminal..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV-...mZ140089260849
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV-...mZ140089260849
Burning Brakes
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From: Native Californian CALIFORNIA
Army
Check this guy out.. I bought this motor a couple of years ago and it has performed flawlessly..Delivered right to my garage, not a trucking terminal..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV-...mZ140089260849
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV-...mZ140089260849
You can only con a greedy man. Buyer beware of the deal that is too good to be true. Has anyone bought from this vendor? There have been other companies from AZ that have produced junk!!!!!!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Check this guy out.. I bought this motor a couple of years ago and it has performed flawlessly..Delivered right to my garage, not a trucking terminal..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV-...mZ140089260849
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV-...mZ140089260849
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05
If somebody offers a 350 or 383 for $750 it has to be junk.
Here's the parts that you need:
block, machined and cleaned -> $700
cast crank $200
rods $200
pistons $150 hyper, $400 forged
timing chain set and cam $250
labor/assembly ???
I think $1500 is very reasonable for a 350 or 383, there is no signifficant differance in the $$ for the crank.
Le Mans Master
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I think it's hard to beat www.dixiemailorder.com. They are a rep for Wheeler Power Products. Here's one of their race prepped 355's that a good friend is running and it is extremely strong with his Holley Systemax II kit.
http://www.dixiemailorder.com/product.asp?intProdID=61
http://www.dixiemailorder.com/product.asp?intProdID=61
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05
I think it's hard to beat www.dixiemailorder.com. They are a rep for Wheeler Power Products. Here's one of their race prepped 355's that a good friend is running and it is extremely strong with his Holley Systemax II kit.
"fully decked" wtf ??? Is it decked to 9.000" or .005" (+/-.002) off the stock deck ???
cast rings ?? I'd upgrade to CrMo rings.
Now it's not $1399 but $1699.... now the 383 is more attractive
Not trying to be a smarta$$.... take your time, be patient.... there are good deals, there are many rip offs..... be patient
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I have a GM 290 horse crate engine like new sitting in my 1970 thats gettin ready to come out so the original motor can go back in . i bought it new a couple of years ago and havent put a 1000 miles on it . im leaving the edelbrock performer intake on it when i sell it . i gaved $1700.00 when i bought it new , but id let you have it for $1200.00 and thats with the intake . you can hear it run before i pull it . its practically brand new . i wont ship it though . youd have to pick it up . im in southern ill. hope this helps ya . ill be posting this engine for sale pretty soon so let me know .
Le Mans Master
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Reconditioned means "stock" rods - I'd ask how much they charge for an upgrade.
"fully decked" wtf ??? Is it decked to 9.000" or .005" (+/-.002) off the stock deck ???
cast rings ?? I'd upgrade to CrMo rings.
Now it's not $1399 but $1699.... now the 383 is more attractive
Not trying to be a smarta$$.... take your time, be patient.... there are good deals, there are many rip offs..... be patient
"fully decked" wtf ??? Is it decked to 9.000" or .005" (+/-.002) off the stock deck ???
cast rings ?? I'd upgrade to CrMo rings.
Now it's not $1399 but $1699.... now the 383 is more attractive
Not trying to be a smarta$$.... take your time, be patient.... there are good deals, there are many rip offs..... be patient
Right again about the 383 being the better choice.
