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CamaroRS1967 · 06-21-2003, 09:50 AM

Hey guys, I have a 1965 Chevy C-10 stepside pickup that I am considering to buy a new engine for. I don't have the time to build one myself, so I am looking for an assembled (mostly) crate engine. Right now it has the original #'s matching 292 V6 with a #'s matching 3 speed on the column. I'm looking for something with a little more punch in it. (for example, I also have another 1965 C-10, Fleetside, but it has a 400 Small block on it and it will haul!) But I am selling my fleetside with the 400 small block and I'll need that engine in that vehicle so it will sell for what I want it to. ( or I would have done an engine swap) I am not wanting to spend more than $2700 for an engine of equal or higher. (I don't want a 350 nor a 383 Stroker) My maximum would be $3500.
I have been searching for about 40 minutes and all the engines I am finding are ridiculously expensive. Does anybody know where I can get a new (or refurbished) engine for my price range?

Also, how much do you think a 1996 Ford E-150 Conversion van made by Starcraft with 86,000 Miles on it sell for? (includes aftermarket cd-player, original- Tv with VCR, cloth seats, Rear radio, electronic rear folding seat, 4 bucket seats, and rebuilt tranny) All in pristine condition of course.

Thanks for ANY help at all!

06-21-2003, 09:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
CamaroRS1967 Insane	Where to get Chevy Crate engines? Hey guys, I have a 1965 Chevy C-10 stepside pickup that I am considering to buy a new engine for. I don't have the time to build one myself, so I am looking for an assembled (mostly) crate engine. Right now it has the original #'s matching 292 V6 with a #'s matching 3 speed on the column. I'm looking for something with a little more punch in it. (for example, I also have another 1965 C-10, Fleetside, but it has a 400 Small block on it and it will haul!) But I am selling my fleetside with the 400 small block and I'll need that engine in that vehicle so it will sell for what I want it to. ( or I would have done an engine swap) I am not wanting to spend more than $2700 for an engine of equal or higher. (I don't want a 350 nor a 383 Stroker) My maximum would be $3500. I have been searching for about 40 minutes and all the engines I am finding are ridiculously expensive. Does anybody know where I can get a new (or refurbished) engine for my price range? Also, how much do you think a 1996 Ford E-150 Conversion van made by Starcraft with 86,000 Miles on it sell for? (includes aftermarket cd-player, original- Tv with VCR, cloth seats, Rear radio, electronic rear folding seat, 4 bucket seats, and rebuilt tranny) All in pristine condition of course. Thanks for ANY help at all!