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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 11:03 AM
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Inexpensive 2 bolt short blocks?

I'm looking for one and I was wondering where to get it from. I'm looking for a rebuilt stock 350 short block, not some crazy $2000 setup. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 11:07 AM
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look in the classifieds for used motors. you can usually find old 350's for less than $300. they are usually 010 blocks too
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 11:22 AM
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I should've said this to start, but i'm looking for something professionally done. I just bought myself a 350 short block for $300 that is COMPLETELY screwed, so I don't want to go through that again.
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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look in the yellow pages, it's not hard to find rebuilt 350s for around 1000 dolalrs, and you already have a core.
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 09:11 PM
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What about possibly JUST the block? I have a good crank, rods, etc. Does Chevy sell only the blocks? I've tried machine shops and the like around here, and none of them have just blocks. They always try to sell me on some just rebuilt thing that some guy used their shop for (but they didn't do themselves) or some overpowerful drag monster that would cost me more than a brand new Firehawk and the insurance on it. How much would Chevy sell me just the block or maybe even a stock (not GMPP) short block for?
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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i have a 2 bolt sb needs to be dipped and honed.
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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Yeah, that's what i had. Turns out that the block overheated and the cylinders warped. I'm looking for either a brand new, never touched block or something that is freshly machined.
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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i got that one kus my engine **** the bed but the block was fine. but i found a 4 bolt main already tanked and finish honed for 50 bux off a friend. actually its a complete motor its just not assembled so im just throwing my heads and tpi on it. alot easier than going thru tanked and machining the block.
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Old Aug 13, 2002 | 12:15 AM
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So, does GM sell the block seperately as a replacement item? I know F@#$ does, and it's cheap for just the block, too. $300 for theirs, brand new casting. No $1600 World Product for ONLY the block. So does Mr Goodwrech give us the same benefit?
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Old Aug 13, 2002 | 12:55 AM
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i have no clue but im sure if you keep looking you can find one somewhere.
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Old Aug 13, 2002 | 04:39 AM
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check it out http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...tart&catid=244 also click crate engines and then GM performance parts short blocks.
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