Crate engine or rebuild 1974 350? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Don Brace** · 07-20-2005, 10:33 AM

I have a crate 350 in my 69. Have put about 30K on it with no problems. Motor runs strong. For the money you can't go wrong.

Richard Dobson · 07-20-2005, 12:37 PM

I have a 350 on a engine stand that's from a 79 Chevy wrecker that the PO said was a high nickle content block, whatever that means. I guess making up your mind between building and engine (which can be a lot of fun) but risky or having a crate engine which does have a warranty is the 2 factors which have to be weighed in making a decision. The older engines have 2 piece rear main seals etc.

07-20-2005, 10:33 AM	#26
Don Brace Active Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Clarks Grove MN Posts: 487	I have a crate 350 in my 69. Have put about 30K on it with no problems. Motor runs strong. For the money you can't go wrong. __________________ Don Brace 55 Nomad 56 Nomad 58 Impalla Coupe 58 Bel-Aire 4D HT 61 Impala CVRT 409 4 SP 2- 71 Longhorns Always looking for old toy trains, Juke boxes Pin ball and game machines.

07-20-2005, 12:37 PM	#27
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	I have a 350 on a engine stand that's from a 79 Chevy wrecker that the PO said was a high nickle content block, whatever that means. I guess making up your mind between building and engine (which can be a lot of fun) but risky or having a crate engine which does have a warranty is the 2 factors which have to be weighed in making a decision. The older engines have 2 piece rear main seals etc. __________________ Richard Dobson

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