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06-19-2008 10:29 PM #1
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Buying a BBC Crate Motor... HELP!!
I'm about to purchase a BBC crate engine and am not sure where to look first. I am going with the short block on this purchase b/c i have a great set of BBC Trick Flop Alum. heads and brand new edelbrock air gap intake. I'm also planning on running a 750 holley with vacuum secondaries on top. Anyone have any advice for me on buying a short block crate engine? Thanks all!
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06-20-2008 09:34 AM #2
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Welcome to CHR, Gi0220! We have quite a few BBC owners and builders here who I am sure can give you very good advice.
Where are you planning to buy your short block? Local seller, GM Performance Parts Dealer, or retailer like Summit or Jegs??Bob
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06-20-2008 10:50 AM #3
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any would be fine. however, I dont really know of anyone local in the Binghamton, NY area. so i was thinking more of a website or distributor like sumitt/jegs.
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06-20-2008 10:57 AM #4
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Ibought mine from Gilbert Chevy (formerly Sallee) in Oregon. Shipping was $210 3 years ago. It will cost you now fort sure. I would try Summit or Jegs.
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06-20-2008 05:33 PM #5
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06-20-2008 10:43 PM #6
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I like that GM performance motor and am considering it as well as the BluePrint Engine 496 stroker short block for the same price. Anyone have experiences with that company? thanks guys! gonna be buying this week.
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06-21-2008 07:17 AM #7
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06-21-2008 09:57 AM #8
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i am just looking for a short block b/c i already have a nice set of heads, edelbrock air gap intake and 750 holley carb. I think im going to go with a motor from a major distributor so that i can trust it and be confident in the quality of the motor. Anyone have any experience with BluePrint Engines? Looking at their 496 short block for 3,700.
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06-21-2008 01:22 PM #9
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I know a couple people running motors from these guys and they are very happy with them. Not sure if they do short blocks....Last edited by ceh383; 06-21-2008 at 01:29 PM.
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06-21-2008 02:00 PM #10
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Hoping Pat McCarthy will see this thread, he builds some wicked short blocks, made me one heck of an offer on a 496, maybe if I ever get my pickup done and sold.......Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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06-21-2008 04:19 PM #11
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thanks dave.. yes i did see this .i have not been on here much .i have alot of engines to build this year. yes if he wants a short block or long block built. i can do that just pm me if you want. i am not a hi volume shop so evey thing is on the money when it is done. any thing from a 454 to638 i have core 454 mark 4 blocks and will be getting some good used tall deck for big cid or any thing new
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06-27-2008 08:44 PM #12
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gi0220 I ran a 383 Blueprint crate for a year w/o problems until the crank broke. Ran hard almost every weekend and won 2 different class championships. I'm not sure about short blocks but alot of folks round here have not had a good experience with their warranty-including me. If you do go this route be sure to get the no-fault warranty if offered.
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