Not mine. Barry S aka Goofycat thought you'd be interested.
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In this case, I'm not, but I really appreciate it when someone thinks of me and alerts me to potential good deals. Thanks Robert and Barry. @Goofycat .@Robert MM
And a new 350 ci 195 hp LS1 from Jegs is $1799 shipped. Something wrong here. (Ok, it's a long block and still needs carb/distro but still).
What I see there is an otherwise completely stock engine (other than a slight displacement increase- roughly 10%) built with big valve heads. I'm sure it will run ok and seem to drive fine, but never have all the bottom end/lower midrange it should have and (if you were to keep track) always be just a little sad in the mileage department. $3950 (+ core) seems a little much for a "rebuild" that says nothing about about pistons/cylinders and cam/lifters so you have to assume the barrels have been honed, the pistons (used) may or may not have new rings, the camshaft is used as well as the lifters (which may or may not be re-faced), and nothing about the clutch or the case being even line bored. The only things new are the heads, bearings and pushrod tubes. Installation "starts at $300".
I'll shut up now...
Al
The $300 installation says one of two things to me......either they want nothing to do with installing engines, or it is a sign that their markup on everything, including the engines is ridiculous.
I've learned to require an explanation on the source of all parts with backup paperwork when it comes to rebuilt engines.
WOLFGANG posted:And a new 350 ci 195 hp LS1 from Jegs is $1799 shipped. Something wrong here. (Ok, it's a long block and still needs carb/distro but still).
Supply/demand. Welcome to the new age.