Crate Engine in So Cal
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From: Spring Valley California
Crate Engine in So Cal
Anyone have any suggestions on a reputable place to buy a crate 350 in Southern California? If i cant find anything...im thinking about buying Year One's 350-400HP.
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From: Ridgeway VA
In my '70 I have a Chevy 330 hp crate engine. Came from the area dealer through my mechanic. As I understand it one dealer in an area stocks various crate engines - took me two days to get. That is if you want The General's.
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I found some good things said about Year One's crate engines on this forum.....another place i was looking is Phoenix Engine Rebuilders. I couldnt find any positive feedback for them on this forum, only a couple of negative posts.
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i bought the year one 350. great power...mine came out around 425 hp and 455 tq. for only 3200 to my door, it was a lot cheaper than any comparable gm crate that i could find. how much power are you wanting?
Sean
Sean
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Team C in Lakewood (or Bellflower) built me a great 383 a couple of years ago. World heads, Crane cam, Melling NASCAR oil pump, etc. Powerful, smog legal (it's in a 1990 truck) and still running sweet with mileage as good as the original 350 when it was new!
I've heard horror stories about a few factory-built crate engines. Sure they have a warranty, but who wants to pull and install twice? I prefer hand-inspected and wrenched components.
I've heard horror stories about a few factory-built crate engines. Sure they have a warranty, but who wants to pull and install twice? I prefer hand-inspected and wrenched components.
