Quote Originally Posted by Robb View Post
I've got an older truck and am seriously thinking about keeping it, but it has 200k miles on it. It's my daily commuter, sh*t hauler, buck hauler and I'm fine with keeping it.
What is the more economical turn-key way to go, having the current engine rebuilt to factory specs (more or less) or buying and having an economy, factory spec crate motor installed? I won't be doing the work, I'll have to have it done. I'm not looking to hotrod it in any way, but looking more for the best bang for the buck. Thoughts?
For what it's worth it's a Chevy 4.3
Pull out yours, take it to a machine shop, let them do the work, go with their recommended parts, and go from there. Or buy a new, from GM crate motor. I wouldnt install a mass reman Jasper, Autozone, Napa engine if it was given to me. I'd sell it, and put in a used 150k motor over those things. Also, if the engine you have is still running, why replace it? Ive seen those engines over 300k, not quite as strong, but not worn out by any means.