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Sep 20, 2002 | 03:12 PM

Corvettelvr73

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Crate Engines

Where is they best palce to buy GM Goodwrench Crate engines? Im thinking about buying the BASE 350 HO.

Sep 20, 2002 | 03:22 PM

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Re: Crate Engines (Corvettelvr73)

When I was looking at the engine you have in mind, I most often looked at: http://www.salleechevrolet.com Don't be to impressed with all the high hp ratings until you see at what point it makes the power.

I eventually decided to have one custom builted.

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Sep 20, 2002 | 08:07 PM

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Re: Crate Engines (OHSIXX)

OHSIXX, your custom job.. geard toward low end, low RPM torque??

Sep 20, 2002 | 08:20 PM

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Re: Crate Engines (Corvettelvr73)

A few years ago I put a 350 crate motor in my 67 vert (no longer own it). I found the best price at a dealership halfway across the state. Parts guy really talked it up, and quoted a hp figure. After picking it up and installing it I read an article in Vette magazine. I paid a lot more than the MSRP and the hp that the dealership told me was way too high. I tried to get some of my money back and the parts manager gave me some BS about the figure he gave me being "developed" horsepower. I personally will never buy another crate motor from a chevy dealership again. my $.02

I don't have the magazine any more but I'll try to find a copy of the article.

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Sep 20, 2002 | 09:13 PM

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Re: Crate Engines (Corvettelvr73)

Earlier this year I purchased a crate engine from Scoggin-Dickey (www.sdpc2000.com). They have a wide selection of engines and some of the best prices I could find.

Good luck. :cheers:

Sep 20, 2002 | 09:28 PM

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Re: Crate Engines (Markm10431)

Stronger than stock on the low end of the power band, much stronger than stock in the middle, and near stock at higher RPMs. :)

I have been over 150 mph once in the pass two years. So, I wanted the engine to reflect the way I drive. None of the crates seemed to fit me.

We are all a little different. :)

Sep 20, 2002 | 09:46 PM

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Re: Crate Engines (Corvettelvr73)

Is this what you are looking at? I have no problem with that: a base L-48 engine with a three-year warranty.
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev...8s/gen350.html

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Sep 21, 2002 | 01:42 PM

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Re: Crate Engines (Corvettelvr73)

There are alot of places in the magazines.At the beginning of this year I bought mine at Hedricks Chevrolet north of Atlanta.I heard they were going to stop dealing in crate engines due to lack of space and they are not big sellers .Hendricks is based out of NC .Call them and see what their price is .In my case they were a little higher but if you include shipping ,the other guys were higher . :yesnod: :yesnod: