why is it that those 383engines on ebay sell for alot less than those gm crate engines.I dont live in the us,so i have no clue about the quality of those companies products.which one would you guys choose?i dont have a link to the ebayengines,but try a search on 383.there are plenty of them,especially the ones of A.R.Racing seem like some damn good deals to me.And the hp/tq ratings of those engines on ebay,do they look ok to you?thx for your replies.

 

I am always sketchy about buying a component with moving parts from eBay. You have no way to inspect it before purchase, and living outside of the country will mean that you are going to have to pay pretty hefty shipping charges, plus maybe customs duties. I'm not saying definately don't do it, just be careful. I would check the seller's feedback and see what others have to say. If the feedback is bad or nonexistant I would shy away.

A GM crate engine comes with a warranty, that you know will be honored. My family's business used them for years in our trucks. We only ever had one fail, and that was due to my own stupidity. GM replaced it no questions asked, and even paid for the removal, installation, and tow bill associated with it.