Looking for any good references on purchasing a turnkey crate engine for 1976 C3 corvette. The engine in the car is not the original, so rather than rebuild I would like to purchase a crate engine. Not looking for large horsepower just a good engine replacement.

 

http://paceperformance.com/

 

I love my GM 355 HP ZZ4. A GM 260 HP Universal 350 or a 330 HP 350 HO would be good choices too. It all depends on how much $ you want to spend and how much seat of the pants acceleration you want.
Terry

 

I had purchased the GM crate engine 12499529 350/290 for my 1976 4 speed. I wanted to use the original L-82 valve covers and ram horn exhaust. Haven't fired it yet but hope to by spring to get a feel for this engine.

I understand it has the L-82 / L46 cam. Some articles state this is a questionable combination. I trust GM and purchased the motor with warranty.

 

http://www.carcraft.com/projectbuild...all/index.html
One of my favorite aarticles shows what you can do with one of the GM 330 hp crates

 

I went with a ZZ383 from Summit, March pulley system,Hooker headers and sidepipes,aluminum radiator and electric fans...

 

Very happy with my ZZ4 in a 70.

 

i purchased the 290hp crate motor.wish i'd got one with more hp. now.
the 290 hp is ok. i added an intake headers and carb. but still more hp. equals more fun. just my opinion

 

Very happy with my ZZ4 in my 1981 also. Sure is nice to have enough power to beat a Yugo. Stock 190 HP, what was Chevrolet thinking?

 

I put the Chevy 290hp 350 crate in my 76. 10 mpg. I'm happy but not elated.

Good luck man!

 

I got the same engine and am TOTALLY satisfied with it.

 

I have a GM 350 HO that is performing above GM's specs and I really like it. It will get you into the 13's with street tires. HOWEVER, the LT4 kit and Comp Cams beehive springs is high on my priority list.

 

heres one more choice.this is what i've got.www.golenengineservice.com

 

wow 10 mpg.what rear end gear do you have?

 

I put the 260 hp Crate in my 80 and it was like crazy fast.. Stock was 185hp.. Big increase in HP for me.. I was happy.. I paid $1500 at the local Chevy Dealer with a 3 year 100k warranty. A few bucks more, you can do the 290 hp but I was happy with the REGULAR FUEL 260 HP..

 

I plan on ordering the base ZZ350 from Pace. I can't see how this could be a bad deal.

 

This ...

http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/f...hid=026DK73488

Is your best bang for buck

400 HP roller engine for $3k.

 

This one!!! my next one!!
KAT-A4735 Desert Attack LS7: 7.0L, 427in3
The purpose-built, normally-aspirated LS7 crate engine for off-road baja and trophy truck applications. Drawing from over two decades of experience with championship winning pushrod V8s, this package is off-road ready. Features Katech 10.4:1, 11:1, 12:1 or 14:1 compression forged pistons, solid small-end rod bushings, optional steel rods, high output camshaft and valvetrain enhancements. Available with electronic or mechanical throttle.
Optional single plane or Kinsler individual runner intake manifolds.

Application: Off-road Baja trucks
Displacement: 427ci, 7.0L
Bore: 4.125
Stroke: 4.000
Compression ratio: 10.4:1 11:1, 12:1, 13:1 or 14:1
Fuel: 93 octane (11:1), 100 octane (12:1), 105 octane 13:1+
Horsepower: 620-685
Torque: 550-565
Block: LS7 with ARP studs
Heads: LS7 with ARP studs
Crank: Callies forged steel
Connecting rods: LS7 powdered-medal Titanium, rebushed (11:1 or 12:1), Callies H beam steel or optional Carrillo A-beam (13:1 or 14:1)
Pistons: Katech forged aluminum with DLC coated pins
Camshaft: World Challenge or GM Stage 3
Oiling system: LS7 dry sump or Dailey 4 stage dry sump system
Throttle body: 90mm electronic or cable
Intake manifold: LS7, GM single plane, or Kinsler IR


Starting at $9,400 plus cor


http://katechengines.com/street_perf...e_packages.php

 

Has anyone heard good or bad about ATK perfromance engines?
http://high-performance-engines.com/

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories