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gator2511 · 07-20-2005, 08:52 AM

I think the crate motors get an undeserved bad reputation. If you make thousands of anything you will have to have some problems. I have a 290hp crate motor in my 72 and its runs great! I put a th400 behind it to give me power for towing. I also went with a gv overdrive unit to cut down the highway rpms. At 70 it turns 2100rpm. Its a great combination for a 4wd daily driver, occasional rv tow truck and off road hunting truck. If you want to use the truck for a special purpose then build your own engine the way you want, a crate motor is a good way to go for the average truck.

07-20-2005, 08:52 AM	#24
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	I think the crate motors get an undeserved bad reputation. If you make thousands of anything you will have to have some problems. I have a 290hp crate motor in my 72 and its runs great! I put a th400 behind it to give me power for towing. I also went with a gv overdrive unit to cut down the highway rpms. At 70 it turns 2100rpm. Its a great combination for a 4wd daily driver, occasional rv tow truck and off road hunting truck. If you want to use the truck for a special purpose then build your own engine the way you want, a crate motor is a good way to go for the average truck.