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    Which 383 Crate?

    https://smedingperformance.com/. There 383 hot rod engine is one I’m considering.
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    Which 383 Crate?

    I'll be following this closely as I'm in the market for crate engine also!
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    Smeding Performance Boerne, Texas

    Any of you Texas guys or anyone else have one of these guys engine’s? I have talked with them on the phone several times they sound pretty legit. I can’t seem to find out much about them on the net, before I purchase from them it would be nice to hear some positive reviews. Thanks
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Oops little slow on that one!
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Looking for a crate engine also, may i ask where you purchased yours for that price, sounds like a good deal compared to what I've been looking into.
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    Blue Print crate engines. Anyone here running them?

    I visited with a cs rep at blue print engines and when i was questioning him about how warranty claims would be handled in case of an engine failure I wasn't to impressed with there policy, I believe I'll be looking elsewhere.
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    Blue Print crate engines. Anyone here running them?

    Thanks for the info guys, I'm considering either a 350 or a 383. Smeding Performance in Texas is another place I have contacted by phone they seem to produce a quality engine as well.
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    Blue Print crate engines. Anyone here running them?

    Thanks bucket, was planing on going with a gm performance engine but the last 3 or 4 months there prices have gone crazy high!
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    Blue Print crate engines. Anyone here running them?

    I'm tired of pouring oil in my 305 engine. Have been looking at the BPE it looks like there casting there own blocks and aluminum heads. Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about there engines? They have a good advertised warranty I'm just curious how much of a hassle it is to use if...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I've heard the same about USA1, what I'm needing first is a dashpad, I would like to find one that is blue so I won't have to dye or paint it.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Very nice looking, where did you purchase your interior parts from? I'm going to be needing that same color blue for my 86 c10.
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    Slip yoke leak

    Anxious to hear some responses my 86 c10 is doing the same thing!
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I got the Flex buffer polisher out today and did a little paint correction and polishing.
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    Engine using excessive oil "opinions wanted"

    No I didnt add any to the fuel, on mine its the drivers side "1357" thats the problem.
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    Engine using excessive oil "opinions wanted"

    Ok guys just a little update, I added a quart of the marvel mystery oil to my old engine oil and drove it around a couple weekends probably 150 miles or so. My thought was if the mm broke anything loose I could drain the oil and start with fresh oil. So I have changed the oil and added another...
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    Engine using excessive oil "opinions wanted"

    Thanks for all the ideas, I currently have the MM in the oil I'll give it a chance to work if it doesnt I'll try some of the other suggestions. Thanks again
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    Engine using excessive oil "opinions wanted"

    Thanks Hondo I will try the 25-30 mph test. I have had several 305s through the years in trucks and cars and I agree they were a total fail on GMs part.
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    Let's see where you park your square

    Tucked away till the next nice weekend.
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    Engine using excessive oil "opinions wanted"

    Ready to give the MM oil a shot, I'll let you guys know if it helps any. Again thanks for all the ideas!
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    Engine using excessive oil "opinions wanted"

    Thanks for the suggestions guys! I was going to change the oil in the truck today I think I'll get some MM oil and give it a try. My future plan is to install a gm crate engine in the truck but home repairs has taken priority for now so I'm trying to keep the engine going. I think I'll add the...
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    Engine using excessive oil "opinions wanted"

    1986 c10 factory 305 engine 52,000 original miles. I bought the truck from PO he had it running but said it had been sitting in a barn for 7 years. The engine runs good but the oil usage is bad like a quart every 350 to 400 miles. Has no leaks no smoking on initial start up but you let it sit...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Had some time over the weekend so I had the back glass tinted on the 86.
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    newbie

    Welcome, you say your wipers aren't working correctly, we need to know what they are not doing before we can help.
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    Any headers that fit perfectly on 84 K10?

    Rich are you using a mechanical fuel pump or electric with this engine? Where did you get the bracket for your throttle and kick down cable, also i really like your plug wire holders! Im sure this is the engine im going with in my c10. As for the tuning your way over my head, I know the timing...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Took the old step bumper off and installed this new one. I never did like the looks of a step bumper!

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