Used Big Blocks Chevy Engines for Sale
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There are still plenty of used big block chevy blocks around, so if you are interested in getting a cheap, powerful used engine, get a Chevy big block V-8. You can get a wide selection of engines, including used rebuilt chevy 454 big block engines. If you look around the internet you will find plenty of used big blocks chevy engines for sale.
You might not find one near you easily but remember that a used big block chevy blocks can be crated up and shipped across the US quite easily. The Chevy big block V-8 was a very popular engine, so there are plenty around – they were even used in marine applications, and you can find lots of parts for these such as used marine carberators for big block chevy.
You do need to decide what size Chevy big block engine you want, as there are many different capacities from 5.7 to 9.4 liters, with the 7.0 liter being one of the most popular. Once you have made up your mind you can start looking for used big blocks chevy engines for sale.
Here is an informative article about buying used engines like used rebuilt chevy 454 big block engines. This had a dsiplacement of 7.4 liters, and plenty of power. But it is a large and heavy big block chevy engine.
Buying A Used Engines: Some Things To Consider
These days many people are looking for every way possible to make their dollars go farther. When the engine in your vehicle has seen its last days; it’s either buy another vehicle or replace the engine in the automobile you have. Many times it can be far less expensive to purchase and install a used engine rather than invest in a down payment and commit yourself to several years of debt.
Today, fortunately there is the alternative of just replacing that now defunct engine with a quality used one. While both are investments, choosing to purchase and install a used engine is far more economical for most, especially if you like the car you have just fine!
If this is the path you have chosen, there are a few things to consider beforehand and some information to gather. One of the first things to consider is where you will find the kind of engine needed for your particular vehicle. Today searching for a used engine is as easy as clicking the mouse on your computer. Using the internet is a good place to start in your search for your ‘new’ used engine.
Before you start you will need to know some basic information about your vehicle. You want to be sure from the beginning you know exactly what kind of engine you need. The year, make and model of your vehicle are the most obvious but you will also want to know some other things, such as what package your vehicle came with, for example is it a deluxe edition or the basic model.
Many of these basic questions can be answered by a dealership that sells that particular type of vehicle so it’s always good to call just to be sure you know exactly what type of vehicle you have before trying to locate a used engine . It’s also handy to have the VIN for your particular vehicle. The VIN is a number that is specific to your automobile. VIN actually stands for vehicle identification number and gives specific information about the vehicle.
This information includes the year the vehicle was manufactured as well as the size of the engine and the particular model of the car. It can be found in several places both on the vehicle and also on paper work pertaining to the vehicle such as the upper left hand corner of the dash. On most vehicles there is a small metal plate with the 18 digit number. That’s your VIN.
It can also be found on the inner panel on the frame of the vehicle where the driver’s door closes. The VIN is also on the registration papers, the title and most insurance documents associated with the car. Now that you have gathered the information on what type vehicle you have, it’s time to start your search.
When you call and inquire about purchasing a used engine there are several things to consider. Is there a mileage you would like to stay under? Obviously the lower the better but consider that lower miles may also drive the price up but you also don’t want to purchase an engine that has already seen its best days.
If you are purchasing an engine online, only deal with companies that are a member of the Better Business Bureau, this helps confirm that this is a legitimate company and not a scam. Be sure to ask about the company’s return policy and always ask for a copy of any warranty policy they offer, be sure to do this before giving any credit card information.
Another thing to consider is where you will have the engine delivered. Because engines are freight items and are delivered via a semi-truck, many companies require a business address for delivery.
If it’s going to your mechanic’s garage, be sure they have a way to off load the engine. If not you will need to specify with your sales that a lift gate will be needed. Also ask what the anticipated delivery date is so that you don’t accrue any unnecessary storage fees with your mechanic.
Purchasing a used engine can be a good way to save money, but doing a little homework before you start can go a long way toward preventing any unpleasant surprises.
By: Ronnie Tanner
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Ronnie Tanner is a contributing writer at www.swengines.com He writes about selecting used engines and choosing this as an alternative to costly car purchases.
Big Block Chevy Header Horsepower Test
There’s been a lot written about optimizing header design, but most of us can’t afford one-off, custom-built, ideal-for-the-combination headers. Realistically, we use what we can buy over the counter. At least for popular V-8 engines and chassis, major header companies such as Hooker (a division of Holley) often offer a whole passel of tube sizes. This is definitely the case for the venerable big-block Chevy, on which we recently had the opportunity to put five different header sizes to the test on Westech Performance’s SuperFlow 902 engine dyno. The headers had primary tubes ranging from 13/4 all the way to 21/4 inches, including one set with adjustable, variable-length primaries. 
From past experience, we knew milder engines aren’t that picky about header design; on the other hand, full-race powerhouses almost without exception like really big headers.
Check out this 737ci, 2200 horsepower, AES Big Block Chevy engine in Car Craft Magazine. 737CI, 2,200HP, AES Big-Block Chevy,Jim Robbins, Elk Grove, IL.
It takes serious horsepower to compete in the Super Street and Outlaw 10.5 classes these days. We’re talking more than 2,000 hp. While most of these racers rely on a pair of hair dryers, there are a few still doing it with nitrous, including Jim Robbins, who uses a massive 737ci Rat with a load of spray combined with EFI. The car is a full-tube-chassis ‘68 Camaro running 6.83 at 206 mph on a 10.5W tire.
Robbins’ Camaro is also one of the few running a Lenco five-speed. We caught up with him at the NMCA finals in Memphis, where he qualified Eighth. Unfortunately, this paired him against perennial powerhouse Spiro Pappas’ twin-turbocharged Camaro and Robbins’ weekend was over a little too soon.
We were interested in an insider’s look at this massive nitrous big-block built by Automotive Engine Specialties’ Anthony Schroeder out of his Elk Grove Village, Illinois, shop. If this looks like fun, Schroeder says he can build a clone for a mere $85,000. How many do you want?
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