Looking for a Crate engine
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,889
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From: Castro Valley Calif.
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
I just highlited what you wanted in red, and if you've adjusted your budget to 5 or 6K as mentioned in post 4, I'd definately recommend you contact Jim. He'll work you you on budget vs the end result & you'll have spent your money as wisely as possible. 
Longtime lurker, done my homework on what I want, but don't know where to get the engine.
I want to restore my 1986 and modify some things. First up is the engine. I have the Superram already and TPiS headers on my current motor, those will go on the next engine.
Budget for the engine and install is 3-5K. I cannot do it myself because of work nowadays, but have in the past. I just want to order the motor and have it sent somewhere for installation. This car needs to be off the road as little as possible and that just won't jive with my schedule to work on her. I just haven't bought a crate myself before. How long does it take them to build?
What I want: 383 or a 396, 180-200cc heads, camshaft a bit bigger than the 219, 1.6RR, would prefer forged pistons and rods but not a big deal. Preferably making about 425chp when its all said and done. Car is going to be driven often, almost daily, so not an outrageous tune or racer.
Any links or suggestions on where to get it?
I want to restore my 1986 and modify some things. First up is the engine. I have the Superram already and TPiS headers on my current motor, those will go on the next engine.
Budget for the engine and install is 3-5K. I cannot do it myself because of work nowadays, but have in the past. I just want to order the motor and have it sent somewhere for installation. This car needs to be off the road as little as possible and that just won't jive with my schedule to work on her. I just haven't bought a crate myself before. How long does it take them to build?
What I want: 383 or a 396, 180-200cc heads, camshaft a bit bigger than the 219, 1.6RR, would prefer forged pistons and rods but not a big deal. Preferably making about 425chp when its all said and done. Car is going to be driven often, almost daily, so not an outrageous tune or racer.
Any links or suggestions on where to get it?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,141
Likes: 76
From: Santa Maria, CA
You get outstanding advice and the TLC you will never get from a crate motor.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 840
Likes: 4
From: High Point NC
Got to give it to Jim. He didn't post in the thread talking how bad crate engines are and that he should build Taker's engine. He gave a fair and true view.
Sorry, that's all I have to add.
Jeff
Sorry, that's all I have to add.
Jeff
