What to do? New Engine ideas.....

[bigblue]

I am now ready to start shopping for a new engine for bigblue...my issues are that I have limited areas to work on my truck so I might have to have someone do it for me ( When I have a garage I will do it myself ). 87blazer TBI...

I got some quotes and most seemed steep...

4000- bob stall gm
3500- shop1
650 labor + 1275 rebuild-shop2
3500-shop3

2,495.00 scoggin dickey TBI 300hp
( They could not tell me that if it was emissions legal? huh? )

What to do ??
Any suggestions...I live in SoCal so emissions is a key element....

Thanks

 

[Stomp]

I used to live in SoCal,

My suggestion,

Move to a new state /forums/images/icons/smile.gif/forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

 

[ftn96]

Most any motor will pass emissions if it is setup and adjusted correctly. Obviously, the more horsepower you try to gain the harder it gets to pass but thats like everything else in this world, theres a limit to everything, less you have money trees growing in the back yard! /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

 

[shupach]

do what i plan on doing, go to a salvage yard, and find a wrecked late model chevy truck/suburban. pull the 454 out of it. not only will you have nice power, but its also Fuel Injected.

phill

 

[shane74]

Amen brother! Big block is the way to go! I can't wait till mine is finished. That ought to make the 2 1/2" pipes sound REAL good /forums/images/icons/smile.gif!