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Location: Placerville, CA.... You know, the only place on Highway 50 between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe the you find signal lights. Above the fog most of the time and I can see the stars of the Milky Way 8 out of 10 nights. Kinda cool.....
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OEM Crate/Aftermarket Crate/Rebuilt GM 5.7 V8 for a K1500 4x4

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Originally Posted by Brian 162 View Post
Well seeing that you got over 300,000 miles on it I'd re-build your existing motor. Judging from the picture you have taken really good care of that vehicle. The re-build would be the cheapest. I guess you would have to find a reputable engine builder.
Second choice would be a GM crate engine.


Thanks, I've tried to keep it in good shape and in good working order. I don't thrash it and the paint is fair although last year I gave it my first attempt at painting a two stage paint/clear by re-doing the hood. I just did the front grill and need to tackle the top of the cap next. I keep telling myself it's all skill building whenever I get around to painting the 912's and the 911 back to its original color.



I kinda like the idea of a rebuild but in talking to a local buddy who is also a mechanic, our local machining options have dwindled to nothing. He might have a line on a GM crate engine, if so I can experiment with the original. I like the warranties offered by the GM crates but they are more spendy sort of. My smog is due this Nov so I'll get an idea where it stands.

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