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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Any recommendations for GM performance engines for a 'C3 Vette? Can you still purchases GM new crate engines?
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You can purchase a crate engine from GM. What's your budget?
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Any recommendations for GM performance engines for a 'C3 Vette? Can you still purchases GM new crate engines?

Crate motors are a good "turn key" option....

But dont dismiss building one up.

For about the same money you can build a 383 stroker and have around twice the power fwiw...
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Many of the GM performance engines are simply based on Lo-perf shortblocks with a better cam, maybe heads and intake involved.

You might look into the Dart SHP engine packages. Much stronger and better parts as well as power for just a little more $$.

All depends on what you're looking for.



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...Jegs, Summit, PAW, your local speed shop....lots of sources. It depends on what you want, and how much you want to spend
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better yet...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...ate-motor.html
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