un-assembled crate engines from Chevy?

[ECeptor]

Anyone heard of assembly yourself engines from Chevy? I heard throught the grapevine about a guy who bought a 502hp 502ci Chevy crate unassembled much cheaper than the normal assembled crate version.
I know PAW has such kits, but have heard their machine work is questionable. Something straight from GM would be a much better option. I'd rather assemble the engine myself just to say I did and save a few $$$ in the process.

[probablecause]

SALLEE CHEVY Prices: Only saving about $300.00
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevyBigBlockV8s/images/12371171.jpg
Unassembled - 12371171 Performance Engine GMPP, 8.2L 502ci V8 Gas Engine
502/502 Horsepower Premium Kit. BBC crate engine. 7,195.00
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevyBigBlockV8s/images/zz502.jpg
Assembled - 12496962 Performance Engine GMPP, 8.2L 502ci V8 Gas Engine
502/502 Premium Kit(Fully Assembled) Deluxe. BBC crate engine. 7,495.00

[CrazyHippy]

only time the non assembled one would be an advantage is if you are planing on tering it down to check everything anyways, or if you are going to change something internal for marine use...
It costs $300 to have someone look at a motor, alot more to have one assembled.
BJH

[Sleek-Jet]

It's not really "unassembled"... the short block is complete and buttoned up, the customer has to finish the long block.

[sdpm]

I have one of those for sale. GM pt # 12371204 502/502. It is brand new in the crate!
$5800.00

[BUSBY]

Neil, you still have that thing sitting around? I figured th would have been long gone. I pass the word along to a friend of mine who is thinking about a new motor.
Brian

[sdpm]

Thanks Brian, I thought it was sold to someone here on the boards but did not go through. He said he would take it and then changed his mind. Oh well. So it is still for sale. I just lowered my price on my Rodeck on Racing Junk if anyone is looking for a real nice race engine.

[Moneypitt]

I have assembled several PAW engine kits over the years and they were always right on the money. All the #s fit, and the motors all ran as expected. Although I would not classify them as all out race motors, they saw there share of abuse, and lived through it...........MP

[GofastRacer]

It's not really "unassembled"... the short block is complete and buttoned up, the customer has to finish the long block.
Yes you can buy "unassembled kits" and that is the way to go, why waste money on a completed one when you have tear it down anyways to check what you get and measure everything up to make sure it's right!.. :D

[Sleek-Jet]

Yes you can buy "unassembled kits" and that is the way to go, why waste money on a completed one when you have tear it down anyways to check what you get and measure everything up to make sure it's right!.. :D
From GM??? What's the part number???

[GofastRacer]

From GM??? What's the part number???
They have different ones, check the post above for Sallee, SDPC also has them!.. ;)

[ECeptor]

I have assembled several PAW engine kits over the years and they were always right on the money. All the #s fit, and the motors all ran as expected. Although I would not classify them as all out race motors, they saw there share of abuse, and lived through it...........MP
That's good to hear. I'm not looking for an all out scorcher, just something to freshen up my tired old 330hp 454.
Which PAW engines have you built up? How recent was your last one?
For $300, I'd let them assemble the 502/502...

[Sleek-Jet]

They have different ones, check the post above for Sallee, SDPC also has them!.. ;)
According to GM, the part # above has an assembled short block... not for marine use, of course. :rolleyes:
I've just never heard of GM offering any of their crate engines in anything other than short blocks/long blocks/fully assy. I'll have to do more research. :D

[Sleek-Jet]

If I needed an engine, I'd jump all over that 502 for 5800.00 . :cool:
You can't beat that with a stick.. :D

[ECeptor]

If I needed an engine...
I really don't "need" an engine...I just "want" a bigger, more powerful one!

[BUSBY]

Thanks Brian, I thought it was sold to someone here on the boards but did not go through. He said he would take it and then changed his mind. Oh well. So it is still for sale. I just lowered my price on my Rodeck on Racing Junk if anyone is looking for a real nice race engine.
Neil ... have you lost your mind???? 12k? That's a smokin price! I wish I hasd the money sitting here ...
Everyone, this is a great deal, not to highjack a thread, but ...
http://racingjunk.com/exec/ca/view/448689/571-CI-RODECK--EPD-BIG-CHIEFS.html
DAMN! Here it is guys, this is the sh*t!

[GofastRacer]

If I needed an engine, I'd jump all over that 502 for 5800.00 . :cool:
You can't beat that with a stick.. :D
Depends on what you're going to do with that motor, take a look at the parts list, you get what you pay for!.. :smile:

[GofastRacer]

Neil ... have you lost your mind???? 12k? That's a smokin price! I wish I hasd the money sitting here ...
Everyone, this is a great deal, not to highjack a thread, but ...
http://racingjunk.com/exec/ca/view/448689/571-CI-RODECK--EPD-BIG-CHIEFS.html
DAMN! Here it is guys, this is the sh*t!
Well if it is all "new" and "BUILT RIGHT" that's one hell of a deal!.. :cool:

[Carnivalride]

I really don't "need" an engine...I just "want" a bigger, more powerful one!
Wher have I heard this before :D :D :D :D
Come on Ed ask sdpm what he'll sell you the 572 for. :idea: :idea: You know you'll just want more power later. :D :D :D