I bought one in 1962 from a Chevrolet dealer. Do not think you could purchase one in 1961 from a dealer.
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The Chevy Crate engine is an engine that is custom built. They usually have more power and are made from the original motor but bored out and modified.
yes.
I think of a crate engine as being a factory-built engine that has no specific application, but comes with better-than-stock components and is covered by a factory warranty. It can usually be installed into a wide variety of applications.
Dealer? Salvage Yard? Engine rebuilder?
It is a carbureted GM 350 crate motor rated at 355hp/405 lb-ft, retails for $6,499.
Chevy Crate motors are anywhere from $15,000 for a Mopar Super Commando to around $5,000 for a Fast Burn engine. The price of these motors depends on the type of motor you are looking for.
the same ones that mount the straight 6 being swapped
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Your casting number is listed at this address: http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm. It is a targetmaster crate motor and can be used as a replacement for many oem applications.
call summit racing and ask them this question.
350 cu/in block used in GM Goodwrench Crate Motor. Made in Mexico.