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If you could do it all over again what engine combo would you go with?

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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Default If you could do it all over again what engine combo would you go with?
If you could build a motor now knowing all that you have learned what would be included in the build?
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Dart block, forged crank, forged H beam rods, forged dish pistons, ~347-365 CID
76mm turbo, sheetmetal intake, Fox Lake Racing 240cc TFS High port heads (stage 4), custom camshaft, FAST XFI or AEM ecm

yea.... just like that
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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if I had to make one mod to my current set up it would of been a slightly larger cam and custom at that, and to redo it all if hood clearance were to permit a 408 stroker
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Quad Cam 4.6 with a kenne belle setup and t-56... someday that cobra will drop into my hands...
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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350 Chevy motor with a carb!!! J/K

408 would probably be the choice.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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dart block, huge and very loud turbo and huge heads and intake, and spin that baby up.
either a 331, 347, or 408, heck any cubic inch will work lol
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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The one I am building right now.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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^^^yeah no ship 1slo85 hows it coming by the way


347 or stroked windsor built to the hill....
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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^^^yeah no ship 1slo85 hows it coming by the way


347 or stroked windsor built to the hill....
Getting VERY close.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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cool, can't wait to see what it does!!!
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