HIPO GM crate engines

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Back in '88 my buddy bought a new crate LS-7 for his '67 Camaro. Once it was home we took the pan off for inspection before putting the engine in the car. Inside the engine was a mess! Dust and grit everywhere. We disassembled the motor and cleaned everything thoroughly. I think the shipping crate came with a tag in Spanish because it had been assembled in Mexico. We just shook our heads. That LS-7 is still in the car and runs great but he's glad he decided to pull the pan and take a look before putting it in the car. That would have been a $3,000 "uh-oh."