I have a 1993 Silverado K1500 standard cab w/350 and AT and AC. The engine has been having little things get worse (leaks, bad oil pressure, etc.) and I'm considering saving myself the hassle (and money) of having my mechanic fix all the stuff on the old engine by just going with a new one.
Has anyone done this?
I can't get any prices out of local dealerships (Phoenix, Arizona), but I've heard stories about people picking up a crate 350 from a dealership for around $1,200. Does that sound likely? I'm sure that the installation labor will add a hefty amount too. I'm just wondering if I should continue to think of this as an option, or just have the old one fixed up (or even sell the truck!). What am I looking at in estimated total cost?
Thanks,
-Derek