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Old 06-28-2006, 07:12 AM
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I want a new engine! Should i rebuild mine(80,000miles) or just buy a short block?
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Old 06-28-2006, 11:23 AM
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buy a block and start from the down up so you can still drive your car
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Old 06-28-2006, 01:09 PM
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80k? you should be fine, if you want to sell your old engine let me know.
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Old 06-28-2006, 01:17 PM
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You sitll have ALOOOOOOOT of life in that motor. Unless you are just dieing to spend money I wouldnt rebuild it
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Old 06-28-2006, 02:10 PM
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rebuild it to a 331 and then add some AFR's
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Old 06-28-2006, 02:58 PM
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i agree with PX, if you do just feel like blowing some omey go with a 347 or 331. Dont waste money on another stock bottom end.
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Old 06-28-2006, 06:08 PM
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So i could rely on my motor for awhile? If i put som afr's and a cam how long, roughly, should it last...
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