Best engine options

[Dvldog8793]

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!!!!

[Robyn]

If the bank account can deal with it...Get an AMG long block.....best thing going

[sctrailrider]

The options are going to depend on budget, splayed main caps are a much better way to go than a girdle.

[Dvldog8793]

Any experience with BMI in north Carolina?

[sctrailrider]

Avoid at all cost, check the web for Bostic reviews. I can get new crates direct from GEP.

[sctrailrider]

You should check with Kennedy and see what he can provide as well.

[56pan]

You're in the business of selling engines and are recommending one of the competition. Character. Scarce on the ground these days.

[sctrailrider]

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..

[Dvldog8793]

I talked with John. He is not getting any GEP blocks.