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72velle · 03-22-2021, 08:09 PM

Hello folks,
I have an 84 C10 short bed with a 350 the PO installed. I am considering replacing it and am looking at an easy swap. I am not interested in an LS swap.
I am not looking to race it, just a good strong, reliable motor preferably over the 290 hp base engine. Your thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated!
TIA,
Kevin

roll_the_dice · 03-22-2021, 08:20 PM

If you want a complete engine you could do something like this...

Engine

This is similar to what I did in my 65 c10. Its a good engine...Mine dynoed at 310 HP after it was built. if you want cheaper, you could buy a bare block and build it yourself, but I went in this direction because I wasn't confident in building it, but if I had to do it again, I would build it myself.

Here is a pic of my engine how it sits now...

Bloodhound · 03-23-2021, 03:52 AM

Here's what I got. Very happy so far.

https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...sp350-357-base

blazer2007 · 03-23-2021, 10:40 AM

I like your valve covers, where are the breathers ?

roll_the_dice · 03-23-2021, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

I like your valve covers, where are the breathers ?

Thanks..they are built into the side of the covers. They are PML covers... www.yourcovers.com. You can see one of the breathers on the right side front of the cover. The PCV valve is on the back left (not seen) in the pictures. I wanted more of an old school look on my 65.

64RELIC · 03-23-2021, 08:05 PM

Roller cam and Vortec heads is a good start.
https://blueprintengines.com/collect...ng-at-2-700-00

Killer Bee · 03-23-2021, 08:19 PM

I'm leaning towards one of these HT383 stump pullers for a 4x4

https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...-engine/ht-383

323 HP @4200 RPM / 444 LB-FT @3000 RPM

steel crank, hyp pistons, iron heads = tough and street reliable and on regular pump gas

all new with legit national warranty around $5k

72velle · 03-26-2021, 08:22 PM

Decisions, decisions

JJH Jimmy · 03-26-2021, 09:11 PM

I’m considering this for my build.
https://sdparts.com/i-24502362-gm-en...ABEgKzzfD_BwEM

86454k30 · 03-28-2021, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloodhound

Here's what I got. Very happy so far.

https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...sp350-357-base

Thats the one I've been eyeing. Good to hear its a good choice

**57NAPCO** · 03-29-2021, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72velle

Hello folks,
I have an 84 C10 short bed with a 350 the PO installed. I am considering replacing it and am looking at an easy swap. I am not interested in an LS swap.
I am not looking to race it, just a good strong, reliable motor preferably over the 290 hp base engine. Your thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated!
TIA,
Kevin

Do you care if it has to run on premium fuel only? Something to consider maybe...

**dagnabbitt** · 03-31-2021, 11:21 AM

I'm in the same boat, looking for a crate to replace my tired old small block. Right now I am considering the 350 HO, seems like the best bang for your buck.

https://www.chevroletperformancestor...ge/350-ho-base

I'm budget conscious (cheap) though, and I have been phoning around, apparently there are some crate engines that sit around for years and they just need to get rid of them. Looking for a deal, always.

geezer#99 · 03-31-2021, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

I'm in the same boat, looking for a crate to replace my tired old small block. Right now I am considering the 350 HO, seems like the best bang for your buck.

https://www.chevroletperformancestor...ge/350-ho-base

I'm budget conscious (cheap) though, and I have been phoning around, apparently there are some crate engines that sit around for years and they just need to get rid of them. Looking for a deal, always.

You never know what you might find.
Back 20 years ago we found and bought two 427’s. Both 425 horse motors. They were resting in the back shop of the local Napa in Rocky Mountain House.
You just need to look in the most obscure places.
Dealerships that are closing down or expanding is a place to look.

03-22-2021, 08:09 PM	#1
72velle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Crate engine info Hello folks, I have an 84 C10 short bed with a 350 the PO installed. I am considering replacing it and am looking at an easy swap. I am not interested in an LS swap. I am not looking to race it, just a good strong, reliable motor preferably over the 290 hp base engine. Your thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated! TIA, Kevin

03-22-2021, 08:20 PM	#2
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Crate engine info If you want a complete engine you could do something like this... Engine This is similar to what I did in my 65 c10. Its a good engine...Mine dynoed at 310 HP after it was built. if you want cheaper, you could buy a bare block and build it yourself, but I went in this direction because I wasn't confident in building it, but if I had to do it again, I would build it myself. Here is a pic of my engine how it sits now... Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

03-23-2021, 03:52 AM	#3
Bloodhound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 245	Re: Crate engine info Here's what I got. Very happy so far. https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...sp350-357-base

03-23-2021, 10:40 AM	#4
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Crate engine info I like your valve covers, where are the breathers ?

03-23-2021, 08:05 PM	#6
64RELIC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 19	Re: Crate engine info Roller cam and Vortec heads is a good start. https://blueprintengines.com/collect...ng-at-2-700-00

03-23-2021, 08:19 PM	#7
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,809	Re: Crate engine info I'm leaning towards one of these HT383 stump pullers for a 4x4 https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...-engine/ht-383 323 HP @4200 RPM / 444 LB-FT @3000 RPM steel crank, hyp pistons, iron heads = tough and street reliable and on regular pump gas all new with legit national warranty around $5k __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

03-26-2021, 08:22 PM	#8
72velle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: Crate engine info Decisions, decisions

03-26-2021, 09:11 PM	#9
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Crate engine info I’m considering this for my build. https://sdparts.com/i-24502362-gm-en...ABEgKzzfD_BwEM __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

03-31-2021, 11:21 AM	#12
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,457	Re: Crate engine info I'm in the same boat, looking for a crate to replace my tired old small block. Right now I am considering the 350 HO, seems like the best bang for your buck. https://www.chevroletperformancestor...ge/350-ho-base I'm budget conscious (cheap) though, and I have been phoning around, apparently there are some crate engines that sit around for years and they just need to get rid of them. Looking for a deal, always. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10



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