Last time i posted a thread on here i couldnt get my 79 camaro to start after all the help i got it started only to find out that the piston rod was going to shoot through the block at idle during the tuning for the brand new carb and intake i hadnt even made any adjustments when it blew so i can only imagine that the previous owner screwed up the rebuild..... Anyhow now i need a long block 350 5.7 liter 4 bolt main and i want to know the best place to buy either a brand new crate engine or a rebuilt one what should i look for and wich is the best way to go im not looking to pull the wheels off the ground or anything but id like 350 hp or a little under that but i want tons of throttle response any info would be greatly appreciated

 

damn dude that really sucks i hate when wanna be mechanics half *** a motor build and you dont even know it until its to late but gmperformanceparts.com has tons of crate moors you can even build em and order them custom made online

 

Are you looking for a short block, or a long block? I've never purchased from them, but Crate Engine Depot seems to have good prices. They sell a 350 designed for the 1971-85 GM cars for $1695 It's a 4 bolt main with non-Vortec heads, but not a huge cam. Should make decent power, and the warranty is 3 yrs, 100,000 miles.
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...3-P62C273.aspx
Or here at GM parts.com for $1832 delivered:
http://www.newgmengines.com/10067353.html
Or this outfit that sells used and rebuilt crate engines. Long warranty, 7 yrs., 100,000 miles.
http://www.hiperformer.com/engines/chevy-camaro.html