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Old 06-04-2017, 12:47 PM   #17
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Re: Buying a crate motor

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Originally Posted by el_fantasma View Post
Let's say you buy a crate engine from Jegs for $1599. It does not come with a distributor, intake manifold or carburetor. Would it be reasonable to use those parts from your old engine or is that like taking a shower with your shoes on?
that would be what most people do
if you buy a motor with vortec heads make sure you have a vortec intake
i believe the distributors are the same
my thoughts on carburetors... your setting yourself up for lifetime of heartache
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