Rebuild vs. Crate Engine. What is your preference? Recommended ...

A "new" 289 crate engine (or most other 302/351 crates) are going to be just that, a rebuild old engine. By no means is that a bad thing so long ...

Crate Engines Vs Rebuilt Engines: Comparing Cost & Performance

Remanufactured engines are typically cheaper in price than crate motors. If you are looking for a stock replacement motor, the remanufactured ...

What is better getting a engine total rebuild or a crate engine? - Quora

However, if you had rebuilt the engine twice and still haven't got it right yet, then a new engine is your best choice. Unless a good, used ...

Rebuilt vs. Crate - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

Personal preference, but I would vote rebuild/build the engine you have. When you build off what you have, the parts catalog is wide open ...

Crate engine or rebuilt? - Team Chevelle

Crate engines are about twice that. The crate engine will probably have a much higher rpm range (higher horsepower as well), and great for the ...

Engine rebuild vs Crate engine ? | Tacoma World

All said and done, if it's not a project, just get a long block, replace the older bolt ons, and you have a reliable simple job. If it's a ...

Suggestions Crate engine vs rebuild - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

In my experience, some are good and some not so much. I've had both. As mentioned, the rebuild will have the truck down longer. Any insight you ...

Should You Buy a Crate Engine or Build a Custom Engine? - YouTube

Does your project need a new engine? Should you get a crate engine or have one custom built? Stacey helps you answer that important question ...

Crate Engine vs Rebuilt: Is Rebuilding an Engine Worth It?

Crate Engine vs Rebuilt: Is Rebuilding an Engine Worth It? Crate engines are often the more affordable option over a purpose-built engine.

Should I Get a Rebuilt or Remanufactured Engine? - Kelley Blue Book

Quick Facts About Rebuilt vs. Remanufactured Engines ... Car engine replacement can be expensive, but having an engine rebuilt or choosing a remanufactured option ...

Rebuild motor or go with a crate motor | Team Camaro Tech

Rebuilding should be cheaper, depending on what is still in good shape. Crate engine will have a warranty, and if you have the right credit card ...

Rebuild engine or get a crate engine - Vintage Mustang Forums

The benefits of a crate engine are a) warranty and b) proven combination of parts to make "x" power. If your heads are original '68 289 castings you're wasting ...

Power Struggle: Build Your Next Engine Or Buy One In A Crate

When it comes to deciding whether to build an engine or buy a crated version, there really is no incorrect choice. The decision comes down to ...

Rebuild or buy crate engine? | ClassicBroncos.com Forum

The mechanic has told me that the original engine is more valuable with the truck, but I'm less concerned with that as I don't plan to ever sell ...

crate engine vs rebuilt one pro and cons - Ford Mustang Forum

Crate engines are very expensive and usualy built to meet your horsepower needs. Rebuilding a existing engine can be cheaper if you do half the work yourself.

Help me understand rebuild vs crate?

It will be a mild street engine. So I am doing a bore and hone, squaring the block etc. New Pistons and heads with roller rockers and new cam/ ...

Crate Engine vs Rebuild - Vintage Mustang Forums

There are good crate engines. There are likely good engine builders local to you. But you can build your engine yourself. It's not rocket science.

Rebuild vs crate engine - Jeep Cherokee Forum

Personally, if the local machine shop has a good reputation, you will be 100% better off that a "built" crate motor.

Crate or Rebuild??? - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

... engines rebuilt or if I should just drop in the BASE 350 crate engine? ... They will know who in your area is the best guy to ask. Or they ...

Rebuild vs crate engine - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

If i decide crate engine could i put a diesel engine in it in place of the v8 gas engine? Also for crate engines what is suggested? Also i plan ...