Which Engine???

strokin350 · 02-17-2008, 09:25 AM

Hello everyone, i got a little problem. I blew the engine in my 92 K1500. Now here is where the problem lies, I have 3 options right now and i'm not too sure on what would be the best bet.

1. used engine from wreckers.....$700, and rebuild my old engine later.....$2000
2. Reman engine from carquest.....1700.......400back on core
3. 275hp reman engine for 1495 exchange.

what do y'all think would be my best bet? money is not the issue i can afford any one but what would be my best bet?

junior3382 · 02-17-2008, 09:33 AM

Crate engine from Eldebrock, UPGRADE....LOL. which engine are we talking about anyways? 305? 350? 400? 454? Just curious.

z07 · 02-17-2008, 03:23 PM

If the $700 for the engine from the wreckers includes a full long block with all belt driven accessories, sensors, harness, and comp then that is for sure the way I'd go.

Clean and dry your old engine, spray it down with a light oil and wrap it up in pallet wrap until you're ready for it. You'll have your own spares off of it for a while too.

strokin350 · 02-17-2008, 08:27 PM

sorry the engine in question is just a TBI 350. also the 275hp engine will be carbed as opposed to TBI. so i am also lookin for info on conveting from tbi to carb. the trans is a 700R4 not 4L60

chevyguy · 02-18-2008, 05:12 PM

$700 is crazy for a used engine. I can find them all day for 100-$300 on craigslist. Might end up with the donor car to though

strokin350 · 02-27-2008, 03:16 PM

I ordered my reman engine today, thanx for the info guys. (all 3 of yous)

436'd skylark · 02-27-2008, 05:14 PM

the carquest motor or the 275 horse?

strokin350 · 02-27-2008, 06:51 PM

went for the carquest one

02-17-2008, 09:25 AM	#1
strokin350 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 72	Which Engine??? Hello everyone, i got a little problem. I blew the engine in my 92 K1500. Now here is where the problem lies, I have 3 options right now and i'm not too sure on what would be the best bet. 1. used engine from wreckers.....$700, and rebuild my old engine later.....$2000 2. Reman engine from carquest.....1700.......400back on core 3. 275hp reman engine for 1495 exchange. what do y'all think would be my best bet? money is not the issue i can afford any one but what would be my best bet?

02-17-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Posts: 3,170	Crate engine from Eldebrock, UPGRADE....LOL. which engine are we talking about anyways? 305? 350? 400? 454? Just curious. __________________ *The Blazer is dead, so I pumped her with lead, laid her to bed, and bought a FORD instead!*

02-17-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
strokin350 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 72	sorry the engine in question is just a TBI 350. also the 275hp engine will be carbed as opposed to TBI. so i am also lookin for info on conveting from tbi to carb. the trans is a 700R4 not 4L60 Last edited by strokin350; 02-18-2008 at 11:10 AM.

02-18-2008, 05:12 PM	#5
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	$700 is crazy for a used engine. I can find them all day for 100-$300 on craigslist. Might end up with the donor car to though __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

02-27-2008, 03:16 PM	#6
strokin350 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 72	I ordered my reman engine today, thanx for the info guys. (all 3 of yous) __________________ Hammered

02-17-2008, 03:23 PM	#3
z07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 391	If the $700 for the engine from the wreckers includes a full long block with all belt driven accessories, sensors, harness, and comp then that is for sure the way I'd go. Clean and dry your old engine, spray it down with a light oil and wrap it up in pallet wrap until you're ready for it. You'll have your own spares off of it for a while too.

02-27-2008, 05:14 PM	#7
436'd skylark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buffalo Ny Posts: 661	the carquest motor or the 275 horse? __________________ Joe 89 K2500 Chevy, Wee-Oh-five 285K miles, completly rebuilt needs a motor, bad 1962 IHC Scout All Wheel Drive (Scout speak for locking axles) 152 ci, dana everything else

02-27-2008, 06:51 PM	#8
strokin350 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 72	went for the carquest one __________________ Hammered

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