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

 

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.

 

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

 

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