Is this a good remanufactured engine?

[YmeHP]

Hello, looking at this engine on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eaf51b95f My question is does this sound like a decent motor and legit? What carb. and intake would you recommend along with it?

 

[piratedude]

Re: Is this a good remanufactured engine?

just dont buy an engine from michigan motorz- lousey service.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Is this a good remanufactured engine?

That would be a good engine if you were gonna race.Go to a Chevy dealer and check the price on a short block.Then change the freeze plugs and head gaskets.Then put your parts on it.J

 

[John_S]

Re: Is this a good remanufactured engine?

It is hard to gauge a remanufacturer from a spec sheet. Prior customers info, on customer service and quality of work are key. You want to talk to a dozen or so customers that have had these engines for a year or two.

From the specs, a few things jump out at me:

- HP rating seems high, guessing that is with headers and above 5K rpms.
- High volume oil pump can be a problem in a boat.
- Cam seems a little big, longish duration, might have idle issues,
- Find out the specific GM 76cc heads. There are good and bad ones. ie you want HD truck heads.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Is this a good remanufactured engine?

GM sells a 350 crate motor with a truck cam and brass core plugs already installed.
My neighbor just put one in his truck.