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Old 05-09-2006, 09:02 PM
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What is the best 5.0 crate engine for the money?
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Old 05-09-2006, 09:31 PM
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Well best for the money its not going to be a 5.0 I will tell you that much
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Old 05-09-2006, 09:46 PM
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a 350 would probably be the best bang for the buck
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Old 05-09-2006, 09:57 PM
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^ yeah..get a chevy motor.
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5.0 cammer
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+1 i totaly agree
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Mod - 5.0L Cammer

Pushrod - 427 Windsor

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Old 05-09-2006, 11:57 PM
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since no one answered your question I'll give it a shot.

both these guys can build you up a complete crate engine

www.coasthigh.com
www.dssracing.com

plan 2:

buy new stock short block for $500
Trick Flow TwistedWedge top kit ( heads cam intake the works ) $2,200
have someone assymble it for you $500
Total ............ apx. $3,500 give you about 350hp engine.
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Old 05-10-2006, 12:02 AM
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i bought a engine much the 331 short block from coast high. my boss has a 347 from coast high. in my opinion, they make some of the best engines you can get. i wouldnt buy a stock short block unless you dont plan on running big numbers or forced induction.
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a gt 40 crate is like 1500 dollars and has 345 hp. is that the best a 302 could put out without a poweradder?
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