Crate Motors

[RMonte]

I know what your thinking (Build it yourself)

But my father would like to drop in a small block crate in a 70' Monte Carlo we just picked up.

It has a 350/350 - 10 Bolt. We would really like to do something that bolts right in.

Now the question:

What motor? from who?

Best bang for the Buck is more important than just cheap!

[Knowlesville340]

Re: Crate Motors

My friend put a Goodwrench 290 HP 350 in his '86 Monte Carlo SS and liked it.I'm sure you could get a beefier smallblock elsewhere ,but for (I think) 1900 bucks he had a brand new engine.I've seen lots of CI and HP claims for some crazy cheap prices.Do your homework and shop around.Put it all together and drive the wheels off of it!

[Schtauffer]

Re: Crate Motors

For $2800 you can have the 330 hp 350. That's $8.48/hp.

For $1750 you can have the 290 hp 350. That's $6.03/hp.

For $1500 you can have the 250 hp 350. That's $6.00/hp.

For $12,500 you can have the 720 hp 572. That's a lot more. ;D

Best choice is the 290 hp, IMO. They run better than you would expect.