looking for a new shortblock

[Marc87GN]

I'm in the process of trying to get prices on a built shortblock and was wondering what is reasonable. I'm thinking of purchasing a Level 3 Gurdled shortblock from Grooms Engines and I was quoted $3295 with exchange. I hope they only mean a shortblock exchange because my heads are VPE Stage 3 P&P and in the intake is powder coated black and ported. Anyway, because I did something stupid, I need to buy a new shortblock. Where is the best place to get one that comes ready for me to just bolt on the heads, intake, pan, waterpump, etc. I would like it to come with forged pistons, gurdle, oil pump, cam & timing chain.

 

[Sweet6]

On the East Coast I would check out Bill Anderson or RPE. I never heard of Groom's. Not saying there are bad. But if Iwas buying a Buick shortblock, I would buy from the known Buick experts. I have heard of a lot of problems with rebuilds that come from relatively unknown builders. $3,000-$4,000 is about right for a good shortblock.

 

[Mike Licht]

Grooms is a known expert as well and is a good choice. So is Anderson.

 

[Marc87GN]

Thanks for the responses. I will set aside about 5K for everything including an engine stand and hoist.

 

[mygrain]

Dont forget Dan Smith in Camden.

 

[Marc87GN]

Originally posted by mygrain
Dont forget Dan Smith in Camden.

No offense, but who is that?

 

[mygrain]

He has been around a long time. Try searching Dan Smith Camden.

 

[EightSecV6]

You can give me a ring at the shop if I can help.

 

[Hot Air]

Call Jack Cotton in Mass. He can fix you up with a great short block.
Conrad Carter