big_mike
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is this a real question? 4 bolt
Yea it is bc the stock 2 bolt it came with has lasted a damn long time and been used to tow with as well. So it raised my curiosity.
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is this a real question? 4 bolt
Fine, you got me. But for $100 bucks more you get an even stronger setup, I'd go for it.Yea it is bc the stock 2 bolt it came with has lasted a damn long time and been used to tow with as well. So it raised my curiosity.
It's all on personal preference. Me personally, I would go with HD.That's a pretty nice warranty and a good choice to go through GM. I bought one many years ago from a company called S&S. It ran good, but I was slowly losing antifreeze and head gaskets blew at 50,000 miles. I had them redone and it runs fine now but I am still slowly losing antifreeze and it's not mixing with the oil. I found that some of these engines can sit for years in a warehouse before being shipped.Hey guys, anyone here used the GM replacement engine for the 96-98 full size trucks? I see they offer 2 different Vortec headed motors. One is listed as a standard replacement with 2 bolt mains while the other is listed as a HD version which comes with 4 bolt mains and I believe different hardened exhaust valve seats.
This motor would be going in a daily driver with occasional towing. Question is should I just stick the stock 2 bolt replacement in or grab the HD? Looking for any feedback from anyone who has bought one of these and installed, hard to beat the price and 3yr 100,000mi warranty. Cheaper than I could rebuild the current motor once I add in machine shop costs.
Here is a screen shot of the 2 motors, prices and descriptions. Just happens both are on sale right now.
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He's looking at a ~$2000 long-block engine vs. the ~$5000 long-block 383 or 383E. I don't see the HT383 or 383E as a particular bargain.IMO the HD is definitely the way to go. But then at that price point you ought to consider the upgrade to the 383 and the very welcome torque boost it offers while also including forged crank, 4 bolt mains, "RV cam", upgraded rods and pistons etc.