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Old 05-31-2008, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Biggus
Over the past 15 years, I've bought quite a few motors from 800 runsnew. Never an issue here. As a matter of fact, I've hard great service from them. Delivered on time for a great price.
1-800-runs-new does not build the engines..GM does......
Many places out there sell the exact same GM crate engines
Over the years...4 big blocks...3 small blocks...never an issue...
and delivered right to my door....
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Old 05-31-2008, 06:27 PM
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Thanks!
fountain40icbm cp performance sells the same motor for Brand New
GM Marine 502 V8 Long Block

415 HP @ 5000 RPM / 504 lb. ft. @ 3800 (4bbl)
1-piece seal, 4-bolt main, rectangular port, roller cam, 8 qt. oil pan, must use electric fuel pump, No - intake, flywheel, or water pump.

Part No. Description
620-823801P 415 HP 8.2 Liter (502 CID)
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Old 05-31-2008, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin
For clarity- there's a big difference between an engine from 1-800 and a GMPP crate engine. The GMPP stuff is high quality and assembled well. A little bit of marinization and you have an excellent engine.
GMPP and high quality probably should not be used in the same sentence together. There have been too many assembly related failures, including those installed in cars. GMPP engines are not hot tested before they leave the plant, as is done for their production cars engines. "Adequate for the price" might be more accurate.

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I bought a SBC Power Pack setup from Runsnew and had some carb issues. The A Hole was very rude and pretty much told me it's not his problem.

I was directed to Crusader/Pleasurecraft Marine as they are the ones assemble that particular motor. They were very helpful and even sent me a new carb. free of charge. I menioned the poor service to the rep. and he stated it wasn't the first time they had issues with Runsnew.

Also, a friend of mine bought one of there "upgraded" 502 motors only to have the cam come apart after 15 hours. Runsnew did not stand behind it either!
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make sure this is a marine motor and the tolerances are opened up on the bearings . i had a new 502 in my boat when i bought it and shortly after spun a a rod bearing on number five . it will not last if it is the car motor.
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Originally Posted by Jerry Sabatino
make sure this is a marine motor and the tolerances are opened up on the bearings . i had a new 502 in my boat when i bought it and shortly after spun a a rod bearing on number five . it will not last if it is the car motor.
Let's break this down to a simple process:

1) order zz 502 from GM dealer.
2)Take to your favorite marine mechanic
3)Open checkbook slightly for marinizing/valves, etc
4)Smile wickedly as your 550/ft lbs of torque crushes boat next to you.
5)Laugh at Mercurys prices.
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