Motor swap

[homebase1]

Chuck

There are people here who have heard Paterson speak, New
Hampshire and Myrtle Beach, (GMCMI) on the process of building
an engine. The guy knows !!
Now here is the part that bothers me. Check out the value of the
US vs CDN dollar. The $8000 is gonna cost you $4500 if Paterson
is quoting CDN dollars. AND someone has to put it in

Something to think about.

Mike Beaton .........403 Kingsley
Antigonish NS

 

[bartz paul]

Mike:

Unless you have found out to the contrary, it's my understanding Dick's
price includes removal of the old and installation of the new??

Paul Bartz

From: Homebase
Sent: 6/22/99 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Motor swap

Chuck

There are people here who have heard Paterson speak, New
Hampshire and Myrtle Beach, (GMCMI) on the process of building
an engine. The guy knows !!
Now here is the part that bothers me. Check out the value of the
US vs CDN dollar. The $8000 is gonna cost you $4500 if Paterson
is quoting CDN dollars. AND someone has to put it in

Something to think about.

Mike Beaton .........403 Kingsley
Antigonish NS

 

[patrick flowers]

>
> However, Patick you mentioned data, and I can find very little to justify
> many of the mods made to the 455 etc.

Agreed, but it's a pet peeve of mine as I keep hearing how wonderful the
500 Caddy is and nobody has offered any proof. Personally, I think it's
a toad, but that's my opinion.

> The 403 I have doesn't burn oil, has been tested and No. 1 & 2 cylinders are
> low, and the timming (Sp) chain has never been replaced and probably needs to
> be. Has thorley headers, and no other performance enchancements as far as I
> know.
>
> The reason for replacing, is my engine will not go out in any convenient
> location or time. Trust me, I have a history of that type of thing
> happening. It will be cold, wet, distant from anyone who has ever heard of a
> GMC, and the nearest golf course will be closed.

Well, a rebuild is no insurance policy. I think I'd take my chances
with a properly maintained "experienced" engine until the replacement
became necessary. To each his own.

Patrick
- --
Patrick Flowers
Mailtoatrick

The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com

 

[patrick flowers]

>
> Unless you have found out to the contrary, it's my understanding Dick's
> price includes removal of the old and installation of the new??

Yep - no warranty otherwise. Dick wants to make sure the engine is
run-in properly when it's first started. The price is a screamin' deal
due to the exchange rate(apologies to our Canadian GMCnetters) if you
have the time for a Canadian vacation.

Patrick
- --
Patrick Flowers
Mailtoatrick

The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com

 

[no one]

Paul
I never checked. Makes that engine price a whole lot
better......
TKS
Mike Beaton
NS

> Mike:
>
> Unless you have found out to the contrary, it's my
> understanding Dick's
> price includes removal of the old and installation
> of the new??
>
> Paul Bartz
>
> From: Homebase
> Sent: 6/22/99 8:54 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Motor swap
>
> Chuck
> about the
> Mondello.>>>
> There are people here who have heard Paterson speak,
> New
> Hampshire and Myrtle Beach, (GMCMI) on the process
> of building
> an engine. The guy knows !!
> Now here is the part that bothers me. Check out the
> value of the
> US vs CDN dollar. The $8000 is gonna cost you $4500
> if Paterson
> is quoting CDN dollars. AND someone has to put it
> in
>
> Something to think about.
>
> Mike Beaton .........403 Kingsley
> Antigonish NS
>
>
>

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