350 or 400sbc

[89_xj]

looking for a 350 or 400 sbc, short block will work but prefer a runner..I'm sure tons of you have a couple kickin around..cheers

[bigchev]

I have one up in the chevy for sale section, fully complete comes with everything including alternator, power steering pump, HEI dist. Etc. Only 20,000 miles since rebuild. looking for $700 or so for it.

[fishead]

I was just talking to KMS car parts about this. They sell a GM Crate motor for about $2500 (heads and block) for a 290HP, model #12499529 and $3600 for a 330HP #12486041 version.

The sweet thing about the Crate motor is that it is BRAND NEW, and not rebuilt. Also, they come with a 2 year warranty or something like that. I know quite a few guys who have dumped over 2 grand into just the heads only to have the bottom end go out 2 months later.

If you are going to do a full rebuild with new pistons, it should be fine, but think about saving a bit longer for a crate.

Google for the part numbers I posted and the first hits will be the engines I am talking about. You can find them quite a bit cheaper from the states. Just gotta finger out how to get it across the border without getting raped by UPS or some such nonsense. Maybe order it through a US GM dealer?