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Old 11-27-2013, 11:49 AM   #28
Jahloha
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Re: $2K for this engine? *time sensitive*

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Originally Posted by bigmac73 View Post
well if you are going to get a crate engine, get a 383 stroker, i kick my self in the ass for not spending an extra 600 bones and getting a 420HP 383, instead of the 355. but i am thinking about converting mine and adding a trick flow top end kit to it
I am so on the fence with the same dilemma...this is going to be a DD, but man, I read about and see 383s and think, "man I would like to feel that torque power off the line every once in awhile".

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Originally Posted by cdowns View Post
funny thing is the engine section here is chuck full of posts about those type of engines being dead in 500 miles or less
cdowns...I appreciate your insight. I have read your posts about not being pro-rebuilds. What crate engines have you had experience with or prefer?
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