[Boog]

For many the GM crates are the best route to take. All new components with a bit of a warranty. New engine for under $2000 but stock powerwise. Dependable.
Reman'd long blocks from the local parts stores, I wouldn't waste my dough on. Crate engines from summit and others aren't cheap and who knows who's doing the machining and assembling on those?
I am pleased for what I have in my 350 right now. Not a race engine but a little more umph than a stocker and for less than a GM crate so I have room to add more HP later if wanted. Someone said they were charged $1600 for the engine and $800 to r&r it. $800! Geez, there isn't that much to swapping out an engine in one of these trucks. $250 to 300 should be more like it.
I have read on these forums that the GM dealers can be a pain about the warranties too. Like ONLY giving a warranty on an engine that was available in the vehicle it is being put in. Others have said it is ONLY warranteed if the GM shop install it. I have no first hand experience with them myself. Don't intend to either.
I really need to get mine ready to run around the block to see just what I have. I've got 4.10 gear in mine too. Should be fun!