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Crate Motor
Hi folks,
I haven't posted here in a long time, still lurk though.
I still have my 2010 6.2 and plan on keeping it.
Some may recall I had GM rebuild the engine under warranty a few years ago due to an engine knock.
It was quiet for a while but now sounds like a diesel on cold start up. Very loud.
I don't want to go the rebuild route again and am considering a crate motor vs a salvage yard engine.
Considerations for a crate motor would be..
Daily driver power, power under the curve, not high rpm race motor.
Compatibility with existing computer and accessories.
Ease of installation/swap.
The 480, 515, 525 hp kits look doable.
Any input appreciated.
Crate Engines: Powerful and Classic Chevy Race Engines | Chevrolet
I haven't posted here in a long time, still lurk though.
I still have my 2010 6.2 and plan on keeping it.
Some may recall I had GM rebuild the engine under warranty a few years ago due to an engine knock.
It was quiet for a while but now sounds like a diesel on cold start up. Very loud.
I don't want to go the rebuild route again and am considering a crate motor vs a salvage yard engine.
Considerations for a crate motor would be..
Daily driver power, power under the curve, not high rpm race motor.
Compatibility with existing computer and accessories.
Ease of installation/swap.
The 480, 515, 525 hp kits look doable.
Any input appreciated.
Crate Engines: Powerful and Classic Chevy Race Engines | Chevrolet
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Are you looking at 6.2 crate or going larger like 427. A crate motor is hard to beat price and warranty wise. It's hard to build a motor for less than the cost of a crate and the crate has a warranty. Theres some nice aftermarket crates and the cost and sizes available now days they skies the limit.
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I was thinking of a new Gm engine, I can buy from a local dealer. No freight in.
Local warranty.
Doesn't make sense for me to get anything else shipped to where I live.
One of these
LS 376/480 Crate Engine - Race Engine | Chevrolet
LS 376/525 Crate Engine - Race Engine | Chevrolet
LS7 Crate Engine - Race Engine | Chevrolet
depending on compatibility and cost
Local warranty.
Doesn't make sense for me to get anything else shipped to where I live.
One of these
LS 376/480 Crate Engine - Race Engine | Chevrolet
LS 376/525 Crate Engine - Race Engine | Chevrolet
LS7 Crate Engine - Race Engine | Chevrolet
depending on compatibility and cost
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