I Blew a motor...
03-24-2003, 05:16 PM
#1
Registered
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: US Virgin Islands
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I Blew a motor...
Over the weekend and think I will take the opportunity to upgrade. I am looking at long blocks (I have new CMI's, carbs and alternators) and would like some opinons. Old motors are 454 420's and want to go to 502 500's. I have found a site, www.1800runsasnew.com and they look like they put out a good product. $5600.00 for re-man long blocks. Has anyone used these guys and are they any good? Any other suggestions?
Mongo
Mongo
03-24-2003, 07:07 PM
#2
I hate the winter!!
Platinum Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: long island, new york
Posts: 2,707
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Mongo,
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I don't have any experience with 1800runsnew myself, but I do remember some guys on this board having some problems with their products. Hopefully others will add to this..
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I don't have any experience with 1800runsnew myself, but I do remember some guys on this board having some problems with their products. Hopefully others will add to this..
03-24-2003, 08:23 PM
#3
~~~~
Charter Member
03-24-2003, 08:38 PM
#4
I'm looking at the same 502.
Talked to them (Marine Engines) today and according to them they have lost only one out of approx. 180 of these engines.
It's a great price. Cheifs at $8100 with intake and carb..
Keep posting, I need help making this decision.
Talked to them (Marine Engines) today and according to them they have lost only one out of approx. 180 of these engines.
It's a great price. Cheifs at $8100 with intake and carb..
Keep posting, I need help making this decision.
03-24-2003, 09:05 PM
#5
Registered
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: US Virgin Islands
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RLW,
What "pros and cons" have you heard? Where they from someone who has bought motors and is using them or another source?
Convincor,
I saw the Chiefs also. The 5600 price doesn't include manifolds or carbs, but, my manifolds (rect port) and carbs (new 800 Holleys) will work. Carbs and manifolds are 800 total for each motor any way. That is still a lot less.
Mongo
What "pros and cons" have you heard? Where they from someone who has bought motors and is using them or another source?
Convincor,
I saw the Chiefs also. The 5600 price doesn't include manifolds or carbs, but, my manifolds (rect port) and carbs (new 800 Holleys) will work. Carbs and manifolds are 800 total for each motor any way. That is still a lot less.
Mongo
03-24-2003, 09:15 PM
#6
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally posted by RLW
Mongo, the URL is www.1800runsnew.com
I have also heard pros and cons.
Try a search.
Mongo, the URL is www.1800runsnew.com
I have also heard pros and cons.
Try a search.
Last edited by cheitman; 03-24-2003 at 09:23 PM.
03-25-2003, 03:23 PM
#9
Had a chat with Doug Russel today.
The re-manufactured 502 that they sell are built by a local engine shop, not a big company re-builder.
They have "new GM long block 8.2L" for $5995.
1 year warranty.
New GM vs. Rebuilt buy someone that does't have a good rep.,
think I might go new.
A little less power, but it's new.......
The re-manufactured 502 that they sell are built by a local engine shop, not a big company re-builder.
They have "new GM long block 8.2L" for $5995.
1 year warranty.
New GM vs. Rebuilt buy someone that does't have a good rep.,
think I might go new.
A little less power, but it's new.......
