burnout88

Is any body running the Crate TPI motor from Auto Center engines out of Texas? The motor is only 1,900 bucks and is TPI ready. Any opinions on it? Feedback?

http://www.goautocenter.com/300hp_tpi_1987-89.htm


GM 350 TPI 300 HP

NEW 350 CID ENGINE CAST IRON HEADS, 1-PIECE REAR SEAL,1987+ INTAKE FACE, TUNE PORT ROLLER CAM
ENGINE FEATURES:

100% New engine, 350 CID, 2-bolt mains, V-8, 1-piece rear main seal, nodular iron crank, forged rods, 9.2:1 cast pistons, roller hydraulic cam, 1.94" intake valve, 1.50" exhaust valve, oil pump, oil pan, RH dip stick, valve covers, timing chain cover and harmonic balancer.

*Optional 2 Year or 24,000 mile parts and labor warranty is available for purchase.

NOTES: This engine is based on a 1993 motor with a roller hydraulic cam added. This cam works best with TPI 1987-89. Fuel injection may need additional fuel. A carburetor will require an electric fuel pump. 1987 and newer style intake manifolds and flywheels are needed with this engine.

$ 1955

CAM SPEC'S FOR ROLLER ENGINE
Duration @ .050" Lift Lobe
Int. Exh. Int. Exh. Centerline
214 220 .452" .465" 112

D Stroy H8

Looks like a stock L98 pretty much. Might put out better horsepower, a little less torque who knows? A fair deal - not the hottest engine but there'll be money left over for a little valvetrain work to help out

I like the warranty option. Thats good too.

mhaskell

Get the SDPC L-98 shortblock, its right from GM and only 1100. Use the extra to grab a ZZ4(95$) and a set of vortec's or sportsman II's

wako29

I got a brand new crate motor from a friend for free. It sounds a lot like that, except I know that mine is a 4-bolt main, and based on a ~'76 motor. Mine is still good for 300hp right out of the box though, and that is plenty for what I am doing