L48 toast? Need advice!
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Racer
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From: Woodstock GA
Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (Neo Fender)
Just looking at some crate engines that are 4-bolts, and wondering if I they will work as a replacement for my L48, which I hear is a 2-bolt. Would this be a problem?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Drifting
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Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (Captain_Kaboom)
Just looking at some crate engines that are 4-bolts, and wondering if I they will work as a replacement for my L48, which I hear is a 2-bolt. Would this be a problem?
Thanks!
Thanks!
For your requirements, whether an engine has 2-bolt or 4-bolt main bearing caps will not cause problems. The caps are within the oil pan.
Team Owner
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (Neo Fender)
Hey Capt. I sent you an E-mail about Jerry ....He is a service manager at All Star Jeep Chrysler.....He said he woulkd be glad to speak with you about it and quote you a price up front :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (Captain_Kaboom)
http://sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevySma...8s/gen350.html
Brand New GM Goodwrench LONG block 350ci with 3yr/50,000m Goodwrench warranty ... 4-bolt main, about 250hp ... all for under $1600.
Brand New GM Goodwrench LONG block 350ci with 3yr/50,000m Goodwrench warranty ... 4-bolt main, about 250hp ... all for under $1600.
Drifting
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Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (jackson)
http://sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevySma...8s/gen350.html
Brand New GM Goodwrench LONG block 350ci with 3yr/50,000m Goodwrench warranty ... 4-bolt main, about 250hp ... all for under $1600.
Brand New GM Goodwrench LONG block 350ci with 3yr/50,000m Goodwrench warranty ... 4-bolt main, about 250hp ... all for under $1600.
I too thought that was a good bang-for-the buck engine but I believe there are a few forum members here that own them and they've been less than pleased.
Le Mans Master
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Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (Neo Fender)
I too thought that was a good bang-for-the buck engine but I believe there are a few forum members here that own them and they've been less than pleased.
Drifting
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Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (jackson)
I agree for the most part but supposedly it's a great block filled with not-so-great parts. They are supposedly assembled in Mexico if that means anything. Leaks are a problem.
It's a good warranty but only if it can be backed up. If there was ever a failure with it (or any engine) it would be up to the owner to prove that there was a defect in material or workmanship. The manufacturer could easily claim that the engine was abused, raced, neglected or not properly serviced by the owner and in turn, not honor a warranty claim. It's the owner's fight.
I would consider this engine if I ever needed a replacement but I would like to hear from more people who've actually owned it.
It's a good warranty but only if it can be backed up. If there was ever a failure with it (or any engine) it would be up to the owner to prove that there was a defect in material or workmanship. The manufacturer could easily claim that the engine was abused, raced, neglected or not properly serviced by the owner and in turn, not honor a warranty claim. It's the owner's fight.
I would consider this engine if I ever needed a replacement but I would like to hear from more people who've actually owned it.
Le Mans Master
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Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (Neo Fender)
I'd also like to hear from others that've got one. Little doubt in my mind that nearly all domestic cars/trucks/motors have some roots of production in Mexico. Any company's warranty could be denied for any reason ... regardless if grounded in fact or not. A loose rod bolt is a loose rod bolt ... whether overlooked in US or Mexico or Canada or Europe. BTW, I'm neither hispanic nor a proponent of offshore (or sob) stuff ... it's just that (sadly) Mexican production is a fact of life.
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Racer
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From: Woodstock GA
Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (jackson)
Yeah I found a new long block from a Chevy dealer up the road for $1550; sounds like it is the same thing with the 3yr/50,000 mi warranty. It's either get that new block, or buy a rebuilt one (maybe from http://www.rebuiltcarengines.com). The rebuild has a warranty, but there is one that is already built out to 275hp for the same money.
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Re: L48 toast? Need advice! (Captain_Kaboom)
Captain...
Do yourself a favor & at least go with a 4-bolt main block if you are going the route of ripping out this motor and replace it. And I think you will be sorely disappointed just going to 275HP. Save up a few more bucks and go with 300 to 350HP. That's nothing radical at all and a better resale value in the future.
Just my 2 cents from an owner of a '74 L-48(195HP) that sounds great, but couldn't outrun a midget on stilts. :)
Do yourself a favor & at least go with a 4-bolt main block if you are going the route of ripping out this motor and replace it. And I think you will be sorely disappointed just going to 275HP. Save up a few more bucks and go with 300 to 350HP. That's nothing radical at all and a better resale value in the future.
Just my 2 cents from an owner of a '74 L-48(195HP) that sounds great, but couldn't outrun a midget on stilts. :)
