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Old 02-24-2020, 09:29 PM   #13
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Re: Crate motor vs. original 283

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Originally Posted by G8rN@te61 View Post
I just got a quote to have my non-original 250 rebuilt for almost $2k. Now wondering if a small block crate engine would be better suited. Where did you get yours and what tranny are you connecting to? I really don't care about crazy horsepower I am not hotrodding it just want it to be reliable. I still have the 3speed saginaw floor shifted. Also, besides the typical engine mounts, what other major mods have to be done to accomodate a small block?
-Nate
What all does that rebuild include? Block getting bored? New pistons? Head getting hardened valve seats and a valve job or what?
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