Mitch666

Can anyone tell me some places where I can look at/ shop for a crate motor? I planned on heads and a cam, but it just might be worth it to get a new engine since the block has so much abuse on it. Looking to spend between 1800-2500 dollars. A new car is really out of the question. Any ideas on crate motors?

Thanks

n2ceptor

Check the support ad index..... Also I think a GP is going on for short blocks in the GP/Sale Section...

Mitch666

I noticed the gp, to expensive for the smallest engine.

Spinner

http://www.golensengineservice.com/d...fm?EngineID=68

Budget 383.

Mitch666

Im really looking for a crate motor already put together. This is really a tight spot because Im only 17 and my dad will only help me out with so much. I have 2100 myself and my dad will most likely match what I have. The only thing I have found is the GM 350 Crate motor. That was 2300.

Mitch666

Spinner, thanks for the link, but the only problem is, there is a whole list of parts I would need and still have to buy the heads, I cant stress enough I am looking for something assembled and ready to drop in. Thanks fellas.

Mitch666

http://www.precisionengine.com/perfo..._gm_chevy.html

I know those are rebuilds, but under the chevy section in performance engine, I was thinking of the 350, 360 hp one. I know that is carburated, but could I keep my fuel injection still?

Spinner

No. None of the Gm crate motors will work. You need an LT1 block or LT1 engine. Buy a shortblock and reuse your heads. You dont need new ones. Throw in some fresh valvesprings (~$100 for some good ones) and you'll be fine

Mitch666

Where can I get a new lt1 block ready to have heads and cam slapped on?

Mitch666

I was looking at some of the blocks. I have lt4 heads, lt4 intake, comp cam 224/230 and all the other stuff. Would all of that fit on a 383 or 355? Would all the accesiors fit on the engine to. Like waterpump, distributor ect from my old engine?

Spinner

Yes, all that stuff is reusable.

My Red 93Z-28

What about just boring your block .030 over, getting the rebuild kit from summit w/forged pistons for a little over $500 and polish the crank and have your rods checked.
I just turned 18 and that's what I did, as far as the rebuild goes, I went ahead and bought a new waterpump, and had to get a new opti, but that was just me. It wouldn't hurt to get a new timing chain either.