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**JDL** · 07-18-2005, 09:42 AM

The crate engines will be cheper and have a warranty. The 74 will be a stronger block and heads but thay will not flow as good as (some) of the new style of heads. if you rebild it your self you have no warranty. But if you have a shop bild it thay will give you some sort warranty. For a good long lasting engine you will need new pistons, all new bolts, cam, lifters,and berrings. Pluss turning the crank and balancing. And boring the block. and more.

07-18-2005, 09:42 AM	#7
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,888	The crate engines will be cheper and have a warranty. The 74 will be a stronger block and heads but thay will not flow as good as (some) of the new style of heads. if you rebild it your self you have no warranty. But if you have a shop bild it thay will give you some sort warranty. For a good long lasting engine you will need new pistons, all new bolts, cam, lifters,and berrings. Pluss turning the crank and balancing. And boring the block. and more. __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa Last edited by JDL; 07-18-2005 at 09:44 AM.