Thread: engine choice?
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05-28-2007 01:18 PM #1
engine choice?
Need advice. Have a '31 chev full fendered 2drsdn ready for an engine. Set up for a 350/350. it had a '68 350 in it that stuck from moisture/rust. Hard to come by these vintage engines now. Should I continue looking or would I be able to use a newer engine ,say a 305 or 350 from the late 80's? Money is an object and I am looking for a running engine. I have the water pump etc. from '68 350.
ANY ADVICE MUCH APPRICIATED> THANKS
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05-28-2007 01:50 PM #2
Is there not a big choice of salvage yards where you live? Is you engine so badly locked up it can't be rebuilt?What if the "Hokey Pokey" is what it's really all about?
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05-29-2007 01:07 PM #3
How tight is money? New bowtie crate engines 350/260hp for about $1500 with upto a 36 month/36k warranty (for 1985 and older cars). You'll need the add on goodies like a carb and intake, w-p, harmonic balancer, headers, distributor, plugs and wires, etc. Some of those things may be available from your existing block. But you will have a fresh engine with warranty, no junk. Or if not check out e-bay or the many fine bone yards in the great Northeast.
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