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Tech Talk & Articles => GM Cars => Topic started by: steya on May 18, 2011, 08:15:52 PM

Title: Chev 350 Vortec engine
Post by: steya on May 18, 2011, 08:15:52 PM

Hi,
Just looking at a 350 Chev engine for my Parisienne. Came across these guys in Albury..." Engine Master Australia". They are advertising a fully rebuilt 350 Vortec complete turn key engine, new Edelbrock E street alloy heads, roller cam, Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock 650cfm carb, MSD dizzy, gilmer drive kit. Approx. 375hp $6985. Does this seem like a reasonable package price wise? Has anyone had any dealings with these guys? Engines can be viewed on ebay.
Cheers,
Steya.

Title: Chev 350 Vortec engine
Post by: Steve on May 18, 2011, 08:51:52 PM

Where are you located ?
I got a crate engine 350 vortec from Rocket industries in Sydney at less than 1/2 that price ,however it does have steel heads (330 hp)

Title: Chev 350 Vortec engine
Post by: sms777 on May 18, 2011, 09:39:40 PM

Hey Steve,
Try Eagle Auto Parts. They have stores in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
I know you are in Mackay so Brisbane would be the cheapest for you regarding freight. Their Brisbane number is 07 3442 8000. I am sure they will sell you the same package for at least $2000 less. Engine Masters have always been the most expensive to chose from and they do not always have the stock they advertise.

Cheers, Chris.

Title: Chev 350 Vortec engine
Post by: steya on May 19, 2011, 08:04:24 AM

Thanks for your info guys..................isn't the internet a wonderful tool? Will check out both places.
Cheers,
Steve.

Title: Chev 350 Vortec engine
Post by: 68 GTO on May 24, 2011, 07:57:18 PM

Steya,

I'm wreckiing my Pontiac GP......full Pontiac running gear (ran 11s in USA)......don't put a Chev in it when you can have the real thing

Title: Chev 350 Vortec engine
Post by: SBC-68-FIREBIRD on May 26, 2011, 10:05:53 PM

Make sure you do your research. The HP rating given on a US assembled crate engine may be very different to that of an Australian built engine with the US calculated figures etc etc.

Also look at what parts are in each engine, are they comparable or does one have better stuff in it.

Chevrolet all the way :exact: