Finding reman 4.3L

[customcar2boat]

Hello all, long off season but i am back unfortunatly.<br /><br />I am on a quest to find a good price on a reman 4.3L 86-92ish long block perferable. Anyone had any luck with gettin a deal lately? <br /><br />Thanks Guys

 

[Bondo]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

A GM GoodWrench 4.3 Pickup Truck motor is a Very Good Deal for a Brand New Motor.....

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

I'd stay with a Marine-specific motor. Costs more, lasts longer.

 

[Bizmark]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

A friend of a friend picked up a rebuilt here. Last I heard, he was very happy with it.<br /><br /> RapidO Marine

 

[tommays]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

new GM blocks good motors many many many people use it BAD thing no marine use coverage<br /><br />other rebuilders have marine use coverage and may or may not cover things READ BRFORE YOU BUY <br /><br />no body covers water damage or other mistakes<br /><br />tommays

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

Buying a short block from GM, unless its a marine specific engine (short block or crate motor) will get you an automotive engine. Although the block is the same, the cam will be auto specific. A crate motor will not have marine gaskets and other marine related components either.

 

[KaGee]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

Originally posted by Bizmark:<br /> A friend of a friend picked up a rebuilt here. Last I heard, he was very happy with it.<br /><br /> RapidO Marine

Ditto here. He is very helpful and reasonable. Shipped out my motor even though they were preparing for the hurricane last fall. $150 flat fee for shipping was extremely reasonable... Had the motor in 2 days.<br /><br /> CHECK THIS OUT

 

[Bondo]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

The Cam in a GM Pickup Truck motor is So Close to a Marine cut, You'll Never Notice the Difference.......<br /><br />The Composite Head Gaskets will be Fine.... But, You Could change them if you wished... But it's Unnessessary.......<br /><br />Just Change-out the Coreplugs to Brass,+ Bolt it In,+ Go......

 

[customcar2boat]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

thanks for all of the quick replys. I think i will take the simplest route in this swap and buy it aldready for me to drop in. I will keep you all posted on what i decide and do. Thanks

 

[KaGee]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

I think even on a crate motor there would be some change over of parts required. Unless you are considering buying a new marine motor complete... very expensive.

 

[rabidfish]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

How about a "Mercruiser Repower" long block?<br />I saw them for $2200.00 <br /><br />Comes with a one year "Mercruiser" warranty. Needless to say... It's Mercruiser approved!<br /><br />I am certain there are cheaper ones though...

 

[customcar2boat]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

Hello all,<br /><br />thanks for all of the input. I purchased a long block from rapido marine in miami today for 1450 shipped so i think i found a great deal, just counting ther days now

 

[rabidfish]

Re: Finding reman 4.3L

Lets us know how that goes... We are all looking for a better place to get engines!

 

[16Pilot]

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he seems reasonable and easy to work with. I delt with him alot but then went ahead and remaned it myself. So far so good Don and RodBolt.