396 Or 383??
well it all depends on the cost of labor. it may be cheaper where you at compared to where i am. but when i was gathering ideas & prices for my motor it was cheaper to buy a assembled short block. also include you may have different ideas in mind then i do but at the local machine shop here parts & labor was gonna run me $3343+250 in taxes.Thats everything from file fitting rings for nitrous to converting to a 4 bolt main so like i said it may be different for you but it will be cheaper for me to buy one from chris rather build my own. plus no one that i know of offers the warranty that golen offers on the assembled motors.
Straight from there site:
GOLENS ENGINE SERVICE LIFETIME LABOR WARRANTY
Golen’s Engine Service warrants that their high performance engine shall be free of defects from workmanship, when installed properly by a competent technician used for normal street operation and serviced at proper intervals.
Golens Engine Service will provide full labor repairs and replacement of all parts needed to repair your engine in the event of a problem upon start up. Inspection of the engine must be completed by GES to assure that the engine was not run longer than a few hours. If GES finds that the engine was run longer than a few hours the original Lifetime Labor Warranty will apply.
Golens Engine Service (under the Lifetime Labor Warranty) will provide all repair labor, inspection, machining and assembly at no cost to the original purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for the cost of all parts needed to repair the engine under the Lifetime Labor Warranty. This warranty only covers the engine itself, at no time does this warranty or any other warranty given by GES cover the labor costs to remove or replace the engine from a vehicle or does it pay the labor costs of any mechanic. No exceptions!!!
Golens Engine Service will give the purchaser up to a 40% discount on parts needed to repair the engine in a Lifetime Labor Warranty case. This discount is on GES part prices only.
Golens Engine Service will give the purchaser a discount on shipping the engine to and from GES in the event of a warranty case. The purchaser is responsible for shipping in any and all warranty cases. No exceptions!!!
Exclusions and Limitations:
This warranty does not cover damage or loss due to the following:
1. Misuse, maintenance neglect, abuse, vandalism, abnormal operation or accidents: Not changing oil on time or not enough oil.
2. Defective or improper installation: Distributor not installed properly in turn melting pistons & rings or destroying bearings.
3. Improper break in: Camshaft wearing too soon in turn ruining camshaft.
4. Environmental conditions, overheating or freeze cracks: Warped heads or cracks in head or block.
5. Over revving: Bent or broken connecting rods, bent or broken push rods.
6. Foreign material in combustion chamber or oil pan: bolts or nuts dropped into cylinder destroying pistons and valves.
7. Failure of components or parts not furnished or otherwise approved by GES for installation, or components or parts unsuitable for use with engine.
8. Damage to pistons and other components from detonation or pre ignition: Distributor not installed properly, too much timing, bad fuel, and not enough octane.
9. Crankshaft thrust surface worn: Defective or improperly installed clutch, torque converter.
10. Internal modifications: Any internal modifications will result in a warranty void.
11. Nitrous Oxide or Supercharger: Installing these components on an engine that isn’t properly set up for them will result in a void in warranty. Consult the GES Tech line if unsure.
12. Over fueling or other dilution of lubrication: Carb is too big or is out of adjustment.
This warranty does not cover or provide payment or reimbursement for the following services:
1. Replacement of oil, anti freeze or any other substance
2. Towing charges, vehicle rental or other substitute transportation
3. Diagnostic time, labor to remove and/or reinstall engine, or service calls
4. Parts or items associated with warranted engine
5. Transportation or lodging
6. Loss of time, income, sales or profits, loss of use of vehicle
7. Lift, dock or storage fees
8. Tune-ups or replacement of belts, hoses or maintenance items, routine, regularly required maintenance
9. Injury or death to persons or damage or destruction of property; consequential or incidental damages
10. Shipping warranted engine to and from GES
Claim Procedure:
Immediately after the discovery of a potential defect the customer must comply with the following proceedure:
1. Discontinue the use of the engine
2. Do not pull engine out of vehicle
3. Contact the sales person at GES that you originally purchased the engine from
4. Let GES help you figure out what is wrong with the engine; (95% of the problems can be fixed with the help from a GES Tech while the engine is still in the vehicle)
5. Unless a field repair is specifically authorized by GES, the engine or part thought to be defective must be returned to GES for evaluation. All returned engines or parts must be accompanied by a copy of the customer’s original invoice or receipt
6. Returned engines must be returned with all parts intact that were originally furnished with the engine or charges will be made for the missing parts
7. Disassembly of the engine by any parties other than GES will void the warranty unless it is specifically authorized by GES
By purchasing this engine from Golens Engine Service it is understood that the customer accepts and agrees to comply with the terms of this warranty.
A signed copy of this warranty must be returned within ten days of receiving the engine , a failure to do so will result in a temporary suspended warranty.
Please sign and date here:
GOLENS ENGINE SERVICE LIFETIME LABOR WARRANTY
Golen’s Engine Service warrants that their high performance engine shall be free of defects from workmanship, when installed properly by a competent technician used for normal street operation and serviced at proper intervals.
Golens Engine Service will provide full labor repairs and replacement of all parts needed to repair your engine in the event of a problem upon start up. Inspection of the engine must be completed by GES to assure that the engine was not run longer than a few hours. If GES finds that the engine was run longer than a few hours the original Lifetime Labor Warranty will apply.
Golens Engine Service (under the Lifetime Labor Warranty) will provide all repair labor, inspection, machining and assembly at no cost to the original purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for the cost of all parts needed to repair the engine under the Lifetime Labor Warranty. This warranty only covers the engine itself, at no time does this warranty or any other warranty given by GES cover the labor costs to remove or replace the engine from a vehicle or does it pay the labor costs of any mechanic. No exceptions!!!
Golens Engine Service will give the purchaser up to a 40% discount on parts needed to repair the engine in a Lifetime Labor Warranty case. This discount is on GES part prices only.
Golens Engine Service will give the purchaser a discount on shipping the engine to and from GES in the event of a warranty case. The purchaser is responsible for shipping in any and all warranty cases. No exceptions!!!
Exclusions and Limitations:
This warranty does not cover damage or loss due to the following:
1. Misuse, maintenance neglect, abuse, vandalism, abnormal operation or accidents: Not changing oil on time or not enough oil.
2. Defective or improper installation: Distributor not installed properly in turn melting pistons & rings or destroying bearings.
3. Improper break in: Camshaft wearing too soon in turn ruining camshaft.
4. Environmental conditions, overheating or freeze cracks: Warped heads or cracks in head or block.
5. Over revving: Bent or broken connecting rods, bent or broken push rods.
6. Foreign material in combustion chamber or oil pan: bolts or nuts dropped into cylinder destroying pistons and valves.
7. Failure of components or parts not furnished or otherwise approved by GES for installation, or components or parts unsuitable for use with engine.
8. Damage to pistons and other components from detonation or pre ignition: Distributor not installed properly, too much timing, bad fuel, and not enough octane.
9. Crankshaft thrust surface worn: Defective or improperly installed clutch, torque converter.
10. Internal modifications: Any internal modifications will result in a warranty void.
11. Nitrous Oxide or Supercharger: Installing these components on an engine that isn’t properly set up for them will result in a void in warranty. Consult the GES Tech line if unsure.
12. Over fueling or other dilution of lubrication: Carb is too big or is out of adjustment.
This warranty does not cover or provide payment or reimbursement for the following services:
1. Replacement of oil, anti freeze or any other substance
2. Towing charges, vehicle rental or other substitute transportation
3. Diagnostic time, labor to remove and/or reinstall engine, or service calls
4. Parts or items associated with warranted engine
5. Transportation or lodging
6. Loss of time, income, sales or profits, loss of use of vehicle
7. Lift, dock or storage fees
8. Tune-ups or replacement of belts, hoses or maintenance items, routine, regularly required maintenance
9. Injury or death to persons or damage or destruction of property; consequential or incidental damages
10. Shipping warranted engine to and from GES
Claim Procedure:
Immediately after the discovery of a potential defect the customer must comply with the following proceedure:
1. Discontinue the use of the engine
2. Do not pull engine out of vehicle
3. Contact the sales person at GES that you originally purchased the engine from
4. Let GES help you figure out what is wrong with the engine; (95% of the problems can be fixed with the help from a GES Tech while the engine is still in the vehicle)
5. Unless a field repair is specifically authorized by GES, the engine or part thought to be defective must be returned to GES for evaluation. All returned engines or parts must be accompanied by a copy of the customer’s original invoice or receipt
6. Returned engines must be returned with all parts intact that were originally furnished with the engine or charges will be made for the missing parts
7. Disassembly of the engine by any parties other than GES will void the warranty unless it is specifically authorized by GES
By purchasing this engine from Golens Engine Service it is understood that the customer accepts and agrees to comply with the terms of this warranty.
A signed copy of this warranty must be returned within ten days of receiving the engine , a failure to do so will result in a temporary suspended warranty.
Please sign and date here: