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07-14-2003, 09:14 PM
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AC Delco engines
Anyone used or heard anything bad or good about their reman. engines?
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07-14-2003, 09:29 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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the remanufactured factory engines are usually great another good remanufactured motor is a Jasper
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07-14-2003, 10:10 PM
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Gentleman Jim Driver
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I've heard bad things about AC-Delco rebuilds. Not Goodwrench mind you, that is a different line. AC-Delco are contracted rebuilds that are done by the lowest bidder. I was at a dealer this weekend (picking up that crew cab I was talking about a few weeks ago...) and a motorhome that had gone through three of the AC-Delco 350s came limping in. That's enough to make me stay away.
I will be purchasing a Goodwrench 350 shortly though...
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07-14-2003, 10:39 PM
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They are definitely cheaper. I was looking for a 454 TBI and AC Delco was $2900. Compared to $4500 for a new GM,88-95, 454 TBI engine.
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07-14-2003, 11:15 PM
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i am running a Goodwrench 350. havent had a problem yet.. of course its only been 40k miles..
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07-15-2003, 03:58 PM
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I do not know about the ac delco rebuilds.
I have had a crate goodwrench 350 in my truck for years now without any internal engine problems. I do not know the actual miles of this engine as I switched the gauge and didnt keep track in the first place. Still runs sweet. Has good power, but of course its not enough for some of us...... I wish it had more! For $1200-$1400 w/ 3 year warranty you cant go wrong.
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