Thread: Custom crate engines.

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I think the engine cores would be a problem . Trying to get good used cores to build up . Or if you use all new blocks this will bring up the co$t . I do think one way around this is a base engine like the Chevy LM1 350 . This engine is like $1400.00 buck for the long block . Most guy wont want to run the #993 76cc heads That are on it . But you can removed and sell them as stock replacement heads online . Also the new cam and lifters can be sold this way . Now you have a 4 bolt short block with the tin . This short block has LT1 powdered metal rods that you can build up with ARP bolts . Then change the cast pistons with hypereutectic flat tops . Then for heads go with the #1 selling Vortec heads . Set up the heads to handle up to 525 lift . Then give the customers there choice of cams intakes and carbs dist . This is an idea for a street/strip all new SB chevy . With the right cam this set up will make 400HP .

I like the idea.

Sallee Chevy (now Gilbert) offers crate engines with some options. I bought their ZZ502 with some port work and a little bit larger Crane cam. What really sold me was the Dyno results they had on their own ..........

You might need to prove out some of the combos or otherwise demonstrate that you can reliably predict the perfromance of the various combos.

Kitz