Chad is an awesome guy to deal with. He built my 580hp 396 but can build you a good reliable 350 for daily driving. 
Need NEW ENGINE AND DIRECTION TO ONE
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Melting Slicks
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Need NEW ENGINE AND DIRECTION TO ONE
1994 LT1 6 SPD Manual. new or used, with EVERYTHING. i need it stock...mines fine but im about to hit 150 and dont wanna get rid of my vette. nothing is wrong with it but id like to get a new engine. anythign help or advice u guys can give me?
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If it breaks can't you replace the motor then instead of getting rid of the car?
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Melting Slicks
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nothing leaks nothing smokes or is broken my engine is simply tired. i could replace heads injectors blah blah blah but id rather get a whole new engine, i just dont know where to look. ebay is garbage...i wont replace the car nor get a new one. i want a create engine or something. exact same size and everything point me in the right direction guys !!!
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Melting Slicks
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ohh i like mine too. its just that when something breaks i know its gunna cost close to as if i get a newer engine. i dont like having that many miles on a car. i dont wanna get rid of the CAR though. im looking for sugjestions on where to look for engines not to explain why i dont want mine in there. try and keep it simple for me guys...thanks
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St. Jude Donor '05
www.golenengineservice.com has a good reputation for crate LT1s from what I understand. Id be afraid of trusting a high mile motor after a certain point too, expecially if you like to stand on it. Time bomb. Mine has a ton of miles on it too and runs super strong but it could snap tomorrow, miles is miles.
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I got a 440HP 383 LT1 from Chad at Golen last year. Runs great, especially with the computer chip he recommended from PCMfor less. Looks like he's raised his prices a little - most likely because of the good reputation he's been building. I raced an '08 vette last week and pulled on him pretty good from 90 to 120.
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Melting Slicks
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is there a way i can buy one and just drop it in and connect it or do i have to start with the block and then buy more things? i dont understand how these engines come...or even options. and that site above shows a 350 for camaros and impallas...can i drop that in mine?
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St. Jude Donor '05
An assembled long block is everything from the pan to the cylinder heads. call them for specifics as far as extra parts go. Some places dont supply an oil pan, timing cover, etc.
You should be able to remove your accessories from your old motor, bolt them on the new one and drop it in, best way to go IMO.
You should be able to remove your accessories from your old motor, bolt them on the new one and drop it in, best way to go IMO.