omg those warranties are pathetic and those crates are twice as exp as the gw350... yeah it only makes '195' but they under-rate it on purpose to get enviro off their back + you'd have like $1500 to throw at parts and 100k miles to beat the fkn sh*t out of it which sounds like a hell of a better time than only getting 12k miles to enjoy a motor wtf... lol
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HP: 350 @5200RPM
TQ: 400 @4000RPM
Block: Seasoned OE 4 Bolt Main 1pc Seal
Bore/Stroke: 4.040 x 3.480
Displacement (cu.in): 350
Crankshaft: OE 1 Piece Seal Externally Balanced Rear/Internal Balance Front
Rods: Powder Metal
Pistons: Hypereutectic/ 9.6:1
Rings: Plasma-moly
Camshaft: Hyd. Roller
Cam Specs: 220/224 @50 .495in/.502ex 112LSA
Cylinder Heads: Cast Iron Vortec
Rocker Arms: Stamped Steel 1.5 Ratio
I'm a computer engineering student with a self-taught background in computer applications and web development/coding. As of right now, YearOne and ATK seem to be the best bang for the buck, along with the best long-term reviews I can find on forums/youtube.
I don't have to beat a new gen RT, I just don't want to get smoked by one. As of now 13's are fine with me. I'm sure after I lose enough races on the street, I'll be yelling for 11's and 400hp at the wheels.
Do you have to have your crate engines installed by an ASE mechanic to retain the warranty?
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I'm not aware of any of the crate engines you listed requiring ASE certified installation. The GM for sure doesn't and they also don't put heat seals on their engines, I'm not sure if ATK or Year One use the heat seals but Blueprint does. My biggest complaint with rebuilt crate engines is the fact they are almost always .040" over bore.(even a lot of new block 383's get built with a +.040" bore...) A +.030" bore on used blocks I'm ok with. Blocks that HAVE to go +.040" from std. I'm not interested in at all, it's been beat like a stolen rental mule.
I really never gave my warrantee any consideration. But I will say almost all crate engine horror stories on the net have the same theme, denial of warrantee coverage due to minor oversites in paperwork, major hurdles to jump over for coverage, having to take it to a mechanic of their choosing for diagnostics(You foot the bill if they deny coverage) or in the case of Blueprint, having to ship engines back to them and when they deny the claim the shipping is all on you. I haven't heard of any issues with ATK or Year One and I don't personally know anyone who has had either.
I will say I've never been disappointed with a GM Performance Parts crate or the regular old Goodwrench crates. The draw back with my crate engine is no roller cam provision and cast pistons.
The ATK does look like a good buy. You get the Vortec heads, roller cam setup and Hypereutectic pistons which are a plus. The only downside for me is the over bore, and they could machine the heads for a more aggressive cam. You don't have to worry about any cam break in procedures all you have to break in are the rings.
You do have to get the heads reworked to go with a more aggressive cam but it's not too expensive to have done.A little head work and a new cam and you can be at or over the 400 hp mark.
Just be sure your coolant system is clean and in good condition when you do the swap, corrosion in the radiator, hoses, heater core and water pump will spread quickly to a new block.
I really never gave my warrantee any consideration. But I will say almost all crate engine horror stories on the net have the same theme, denial of warrantee coverage due to minor oversites in paperwork, major hurdles to jump over for coverage, having to take it to a mechanic of their choosing for diagnostics(You foot the bill if they deny coverage) or in the case of Blueprint, having to ship engines back to them and when they deny the claim the shipping is all on you. I haven't heard of any issues with ATK or Year One and I don't personally know anyone who has had either.
I will say I've never been disappointed with a GM Performance Parts crate or the regular old Goodwrench crates. The draw back with my crate engine is no roller cam provision and cast pistons.
The ATK does look like a good buy. You get the Vortec heads, roller cam setup and Hypereutectic pistons which are a plus. The only downside for me is the over bore, and they could machine the heads for a more aggressive cam. You don't have to worry about any cam break in procedures all you have to break in are the rings.
You do have to get the heads reworked to go with a more aggressive cam but it's not too expensive to have done.A little head work and a new cam and you can be at or over the 400 hp mark.
Just be sure your coolant system is clean and in good condition when you do the swap, corrosion in the radiator, hoses, heater core and water pump will spread quickly to a new block.
Pencero, A non roller cam block like the Goodwrench 350 will cost over $1000 to put a roller cam in, plus a mechanic that knows what he/she is doing. Most of these choices already have it. More streetable power can be made with a roller than a flat tappet. And the warrantee periods are pretty standard, Better than my Goodwrench 350 crate.
The Goodwrench 350 is a nice budget friendly option, I chose it because I had the added expense of buying nearly all the accessories needed to swap from a 3.8 to it. If I had been starting with a chevy engine to begin with I would have chosen a higher priced crate with better options just as focused313 is. Not all the crate engine builders are selling junk like jasper and a few others put out.
The Goodwrench 350 is a nice budget friendly option, I chose it because I had the added expense of buying nearly all the accessories needed to swap from a 3.8 to it. If I had been starting with a chevy engine to begin with I would have chosen a higher priced crate with better options just as focused313 is. Not all the crate engine builders are selling junk like jasper and a few others put out.
No, that's when you get a Big Block Chevy.
Well, you might need a little more in the budget.
I wouldnt expect a better response from a 565 bbc guy lol. Need more for the budget and a bigger gas tank too.No, that's when you get a Big Block Chevy.
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