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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed
For the money, i would go with a crate motor. I have the 260 horse engine in my truck. 3yr./50,000 mile warranty for $1600. That's hard to beat. You'll get better rpm's out of the manual tranny than an auto. Mine runs 3200 rpm at 70 mph with a TH350. I would look for a 700R4 tranny.
Unless you have a good machine shop that you REALLY trust, go with a crate engine or Jasper engines are pretty good too. I think you can get the 300 horse engine with the good warranty.
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I have the same crate with a 700R4.
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