what do you think?

[Cornfield creations]

I was asking a couple days ago about a vortec head swap and making sure I had all the parts, but adding up costs and fixing some other things it'll be like $1400 all said and done. I was looking around and stumbled upon this engine.

What I figured, why not buy this for a little more and swap over useable parts and have a brand new engine for about $1900. http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/350-Crate-Engine-290-HP-HO-12499529-P824C53.aspx


My engine has 90,000 miles and I would have a new top end but an old worn bottom end.
What do you all think?
I am on a budget, but my engine is using plenty of oil and smoking more and more. Plus I got a pinging noise on the passenger side of the engine. Only I cannot pin point what it is.

 

[1979jimmy350]

it would probley be best for you to just replace the engine, but shop around i think summit has a better deal on that same engine

 

[obijuan]

that engine is about 100 less at my dealership. check around town to see if any chevy dealers will help you out. also theres no shipping!

 

[79BRUISER]

I was on summit last night and they had a stock 350 for 1200 + shipping

 

[64suburban]

Check this place out. http://www.rebuiltautoengines.com/ you might find what you need. They have alot of sister sites I believe, and there is also places with web sites similar to there’s but if you pay attention everything is a hundred dollars more. I believe this site may be the original place. Hope this helps!