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krklb79

Aug 14, 2009 11:33 AM

97 silverado engine problems

Got a 97 silveradi with a 5.0 vortec. Engine is locked up and I'm wanting to buy a crate engine. What do I need to look for?

Speedy650

Aug 14, 2009 7:21 PM

rather than drop 10 grand into a crate, pull the existing engine and see why its locked. it would be cheaper to start with. its cheaper to do a re-build of a bottom/top end than buy a crate.

lukemoore646

Aug 15, 2009 12:15 AM

depends what you want. stock, mild, or wild

therewolf

Aug 15, 2009 1:11 AM

Also depends if the engine's locked up or the tranny seized for some reason...

mudmaniac

Aug 15, 2009 5:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy650 (Post 109103)

rather than drop 10 grand into a crate, pull the existing engine and see why its locked. it would be cheaper to start with. its cheaper to do a re-build of a bottom/top end than buy a crate.

I disagree, if you are able to pull the motor yourself it would cost about $5,000. for a new crate motor and all you do is drop it in.

Speedy650

Aug 15, 2009 8:24 AM

maybe for some. but some people cant afford a crate and if their able, they fix it themselves. some also have fun tearing an engine apart, fixing/replacing parts, and putting it back together.

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