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New engine

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I'm about to buy a new engine,replace my 1987 454(350)and see there are few companies,just wondering if anyone on here where they bought from?
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Re: New engine

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Not 100% sure yet,probably going longblock.seen both of them,was almost set on a daddys complete on ebay 6k plus shipping
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Re: New engine

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Anyone have any dealings with Rapido Marine or S and J engines?looking to do longblock replacement.
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I have not heard good or bad
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Re: New engine

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I got two GM crate small blocks from Michigan Motorz a couple years ago. Fast delivery too. So far, so good.

https://www.michiganmotorz.com/base-mar ... 31_46.html
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Re: New engine

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Just curious what labor prices you got for the pull and replace.
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Re: New engine

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Birdman, not sure who you are addressing that question to but I replaced my engines myself. There were no labor costs other than mine.
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Re: New engine

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Pulled out for new engine,hopefully by next week splashdown.
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Re: New engine

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What is causing your to replace a block?
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Re: New engine

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Believe oil pump failure happened.will know when its inspected.
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Re: New engine

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New motor going in,shooting for Wednesday splashdown
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Re: New engine

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Looks good , Hope all goes as planed .
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Re: New engine

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Thanks
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Re: New engine

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So where did you end up getting your engine from?
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Re: New engine

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Jasper marine, warranty =2yr parts and labor,unlimited hours.
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