Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

[QC]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

Kind of like going to McDonalds for a hamburger. You're pretty sure you're going to get something acceptable (I suppose people think they're acceptable, I haven't been to McDonalds in a long time but apparently they are very popular with most people) and cheap, but it's not necessarily going to be the best hamburger you can get for your burger dollar.

Jeez, talk about pot stirring . . . The answer is obviously In-N-Out Burger, and I will submit that I do prefer the new build with all new components.

 

[45Auto]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

Jeez, talk about pot stirring

LMAO! I just personally find it hilarious that the rebuilt engine he ordered in this thread

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=484424

apparently couldn't be delivered in time for his vacation and he got in a pi$$ing contest with the owner and canceled his order.

I did just talk to Raul, if you can call his interrupting, over talking style of conversing talking. He had the gall to try and blame his **** poor customer service on me. No way in HELL I want someone like that building my engine. I canceled my order and demanded my money back, he had no problem charging my card last Monday of course. I am very disappointed, and hope I can find an engine somewhere so our vacation isn't ruined.

Now all of a sudden rebuilt engines can't come close to the quality of the crate motor he ordered that happened to be in stock and could be delivered so hopefully he can still make his July 4th vacation!

You guys have gone and ruined it, I was hoping for some more of his unbiased "facts" about new vs rebuilt engines!

 

[skargo]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

LMAO! I just personally find it hilarious that the rebuilt engine he ordered in this thread

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=484424

apparently couldn't be delivered in time for his vacation and he got in a pi$$ing contest with the owner and canceled his order.



Now all of a sudden rebuilt engines can't come close to the quality of the crate motor he ordered that happened to be in stock and could be delivered so hopefully he can still make his July 4th vacation!

You guys have gone and ruined it, I was hoping for some more of his unbiased "facts" about new vs rebuilt engines!

Oh you have me all figured out don't you? I was hoping for real, intelligent conversation here, of course, you showing up ruined that.
I'm glad you find my misfortune hilarious, I hope someone screws YOU over.
FYI, Raul is a piece of garbage and LIED to me numerous times, and tried to talk down to me. AFTER I demanded my money back I saw that the new GM block was cheaper, I had no idea before or I would have called summit racing from the get go.

So what now, are you going to spew some more ridiculous assumptions? I'm waiting.

 

[QC]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

OK guys relax. I was trying to divert this to Hamburgers dang it!!!

I hope your engine works out well. I am curious about part number and source info. Cool on the research. Did anybody talk about brass core plugs? Closed cooling make that a non-issue? I dunno

 

[skargo]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

OK guys relax. I was trying to divert this to Hamburgers dang it!!!

I hope your engine works out well. I am curious about part number and source info. Cool on the research. Did anybody talk about brass core plugs? Closed cooling make that a non-issue? I dunno

5guys beats in and out any day! LOL

I would think brass freeze plugs are not needed, but we're swapping them out anyway. The part number is GM Performance 10067353. What are you asking as far as source info is concerned?
I ended up getting it from Summit, as I deal with them a lot and have been a long time customer.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

To answer your original "question".... cost.

From Jegs.com, a GM 350 long block (not a complete crate engine) is $1950 plus $159 shipping.

A reman long block from Rapido costs $1450 plus $150 shipping, and is built as a marine engine, not as a truck engine you have to convert.

I can think of plenty of other things to spend the $500 on, or for $50 more you could buy a 454 long block from Rapido and have more zoom...

Erik

 

[Tahorover]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

I can think of plenty of other things to spend the $500 on, or for $50 more you could buy a 454 long block from Rapido and have more zoom...

Erik

You mean more boom! 454 hooked to an Alpha.....HAHAHAHAHHAH

 

[skargo]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

To answer your original "question".... cost.

From Jegs.com, a GM 350 long block (not a complete crate engine) is $1950 plus $159 shipping.

A reman long block from Rapido costs $1450 plus $150 shipping, and is built as a marine engine, not as a truck engine you have to convert.

I can think of plenty of other things to spend the $500 on, or for $50 more you could buy a 454 long block from Rapido and have more zoom...

Erik

No difference in cost so to speak.

And what do you think you need to convert? BTW, My engine from summit was $1600 and change including shipping. You are looking at a different engine. There is nothing to convert. I swap over all of my components. I am swapping out freeze plugs although it's probably not necessary. Do you realize that GM supplies almost this exact engine to Mercruiser? Even the cam is very close.
Have you done a google search for complaints on Rapido, or even this forum?
Yeah, a 454 is a logical choice, it would cost me quite a bit to put that in my boat, and like Tahorover said, I would need to save money for a bravo drive after I blew my Alpha up.

So, tell me what the difference is between the truck and the marine engine please.

Here is a link to the engine I bought,
http://www.jegs.com/i/GM+Performance/809/10067353/10002/-1
I actually got it from Summit instead.

*edit* does anyone know why when I reply in this thread, it contains quotes from my earlier replies? I have to edit to remove them.

 

[skargo]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

Never mind, I figured the quote thing out, duhhhr

 

[Wrencher]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

Maybe because the marine engine rebuilds come with a 2 year warranty, while the GM crate motor has no warranty when installed in a boat?

http://www.jegs.com/customerservice/GM_Warranty.pdf

I don't know about that 45. Just did a warranty head gasket repair on a GM Performance Parts 502 in an airboat owned by Texas Wildlife.

 

[45Auto]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

I don't know about that 45. Just did a warranty head gasket repair on a GM Performance Parts 502 in an airboat owned by Texas Wildlife.

I'm not surprised that they would cover about anything for a government agency. My experience has been that they will go out of their way to support the big accounts, while the one-time purchaser better have all his ducks in a row. Most people seem to just lie about what kind of vehicle they were installed in.

Performance Parts Engines 7,11
11 Must be installed in a street legal automotive application.

Just as a side note, what did you put down for the mileage on the warranty form? I'd be really surprised if Texas Wildlife has odometers on their street legal airboats .....

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
? Damage due to improper installation, negligence, alteration, accident, improper use, or any use related to racing, track or competition. Proper vehicle use is discussed in the vehicle Owner?s Manual. In addition, coverage does not apply if the odometer has been disconnected or the mileage reading has been altered.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

Or in my case, a Volvo Penta 290DP, which can handle it.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

No difference in cost so to speak.

And what do you think you need to convert? BTW, My engine from summit was $1600 and change including shipping. You are looking at a different engine. There is nothing to convert. I swap over all of my components. I am swapping out freeze plugs although it's probably not necessary.

I'm not going to pick at details here, but you just contradicted yourself twice in one paragraph.

When converting a non marine engine people usually (may not, but usually) swap the core plugs (not freeze plugs), gaskets, and the water circulating pump or some of its parts. That's assuming the cam is marine usable and won't encourage the exhaust to suck in water. Other than the bolt-ons with flash over protection (starter, carb, distributor, etc) that's about it.

Do you realize that GM supplies almost this exact engine to Mercruiser? Even the cam is very close.
Have you done a google search for complaints on Rapido, or even this forum?

Yes, and I found that for the most part people are happy with Rapido's work and product, except for a few folks who also seem like they'd probably be unhappy unless Rapido also shipped an engine tech and a pizza with the crate and decided to give half their money back just because they were so awesome.

Some folks have sky high expectations. Others look for validation for their choice of vendor, and try to get everyone else to cheer them on and buy from the same place, thus proving them smart.

I'm glad you found an engine deal you liked. Don't expect everyone to agree with you, and don't attack or put down folks who don't agree with you. Some of us like to support shops other than the big companies, after all.

Erik

 

[skargo]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

I'm not going to pick at details here, but you just contradicted yourself twice in one paragraph.

When converting a non marine engine people usually (may not, but usually) swap the core plugs (not freeze plugs), gaskets, and the water circulating pump or some of its parts. That's assuming the cam is marine usable and won't encourage the exhaust to suck in water. Other than the bolt-ons with flash over protection (starter, carb, distributor, etc) that's about it.


Yes, and I found that for the most part people are happy with Rapido's work and product, except for a few folks who also seem like they'd probably be unhappy unless Rapido also shipped an engine tech and a pizza with the crate and decided to give half their money back just because they were so awesome.

Some folks have sky high expectations. Others look for validation for their choice of vendor, and try to get everyone else to cheer them on and buy from the same place, thus proving them smart.

I'm glad you found an engine deal you liked. Don't expect everyone to agree with you, and don't attack or put down folks who don't agree with you. Some of us like to support shops other than the big companies, after all.

Erik

You should take your own advice Erik, don't attack me because RAUL screwed ME over. I don't expect the world, just for a man to stand by his word. You want to praise someone who lies, that's on YOU, but don't make me out to be the bad guy/
FYI, core plugs=freeze plugs.
You are wrong about the gaskets, they are identical. The wayer circulating pump isn't an issue and besides, I will swap over the one I have. And speaking of swapping over, Rapido requires MORE swapping over than this GM block. He doesn't give an oil pump or oil pan.
The cam on the GM block is a truck/RV cam, look it up, virtually identical to a marine cam, not some junk stick.
You sound like you don't know much about engines, so maybe you should stick to topics you do indeed know about.

Your cracks about shipping a tech and a pizza are not appreciated. I'm sure I have been way deeper in many more engines than you have LOL.

So if someone has an issue with Rapido, you assume they need a pizza and a tech, hahahahaha, how rich. I guess if something doesn't jibe with your view, it's wrong huh?

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

I'm not gonna pick up the bait, sorry.


I will point out that it's a little silly for you to say you've been "deeper in many more engines" than I have when you don't really know anything about me, isn't it?

Erik

 

[Don S]

Re: Why buy reman longblock 5.7 engines?

I've already locked one thread because of you two squabbling. Now this will make 2.

I strongly suggest neither one of you try for 3.