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    Default Best engine options

    Howdy
    Its been awhile since I've posted, maybe that's a good thing, meaning my diesels have been nice to me!
    ....Until 2 months ago....
    1996 1ton, 225,000miles when I bought it with its second engine(unknown history) started to consume anti-freeze. I have experience with this issue and know the this is most likely a terminal disease. I was forced to REALLY accept this yesterday when I found much coolant in my oil.
    Anyways...I'm going to drive the truck until the engine decides otherwise and then replace the motor.

    Questions-

    Currently, who are some of the better sources for a long block?

    Are stud-girdles still recommended?

    Any other new tech out there for engine longevity?

    Thanks!!!!
    1996 Chvy 3500 CCDWLB 6.5 Heathed, NO vac, marine injctrs, ARB bumper, BIG pipe, 3" lift, bright lights, bypass oil system.
    1986 Chvy 6.2 M1009 blazer RAM AIR, Headers, Custom interior
    2001 Chinook RV, V10 gas
    1974 John Deere 1530 diesel tractor
    1993 John Deere 455 Diesel lawn mower
    1967 GTO, 1989 Honda Transalp
    2009 VW Jetta TDI, flashed and piped, 6speed, fun car!
    1998 6.5 suburban, stock, daughter's
    1993 6.5 3500 CCSWLB GM8, Heathed, big exhaust, gauges, Son's

    1984 6.2 ATS turbo 3500, SCDWLB - Son's
    3 kids, 1 wife, 1 dog
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    If the bank account can deal with it...Get an AMG long block.....best thing going
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    The options are going to depend on budget, splayed main caps are a much better way to go than a girdle.

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    Any experience with BMI in north Carolina?
    1996 Chvy 3500 CCDWLB 6.5 Heathed, NO vac, marine injctrs, ARB bumper, BIG pipe, 3" lift, bright lights, bypass oil system.
    1986 Chvy 6.2 M1009 blazer RAM AIR, Headers, Custom interior
    2001 Chinook RV, V10 gas
    1974 John Deere 1530 diesel tractor
    1993 John Deere 455 Diesel lawn mower
    1967 GTO, 1989 Honda Transalp
    2009 VW Jetta TDI, flashed and piped, 6speed, fun car!
    1998 6.5 suburban, stock, daughter's
    1993 6.5 3500 CCSWLB GM8, Heathed, big exhaust, gauges, Son's

    1984 6.2 ATS turbo 3500, SCDWLB - Son's
    3 kids, 1 wife, 1 dog
    Gunsmith, Tactics Instructor, Fabricator USMC 87-93 Semper Fi!

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    Avoid at all cost, check the web for Bostic reviews. I can get new crates direct from GEP.
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    You should check with Kennedy and see what he can provide as well.
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    You're in the business of selling engines and are recommending one of the competition. Character. Scarce on the ground these days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 56pan View Post
    You're in the business of selling engines and are recommending one of the competition. Character. Scarce on the ground these days.
    JK is a friend and he is a vendor here as well as other forums, I don't know if JK is still getting anything from GEP or not but I in now way want to step on anyone's toes..

    I am more specialized in building them stronger than they come from the manufacture more than just selling crate motors.. I build 6x more than I sell in the crate..
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    I talked with John. He is not getting any GEP blocks.
    1996 Chvy 3500 CCDWLB 6.5 Heathed, NO vac, marine injctrs, ARB bumper, BIG pipe, 3" lift, bright lights, bypass oil system.
    1986 Chvy 6.2 M1009 blazer RAM AIR, Headers, Custom interior
    2001 Chinook RV, V10 gas
    1974 John Deere 1530 diesel tractor
    1993 John Deere 455 Diesel lawn mower
    1967 GTO, 1989 Honda Transalp
    2009 VW Jetta TDI, flashed and piped, 6speed, fun car!
    1998 6.5 suburban, stock, daughter's
    1993 6.5 3500 CCSWLB GM8, Heathed, big exhaust, gauges, Son's

    1984 6.2 ATS turbo 3500, SCDWLB - Son's
    3 kids, 1 wife, 1 dog
    Gunsmith, Tactics Instructor, Fabricator USMC 87-93 Semper Fi!

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