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mikep · 12-17-2002, 01:21 AM

Well, lets see. A new crate engine gets you unknown loose tolerance clearances, cheapest bidder production parts, questionable machine work and no choice of compression ratio, head flow rates , or camshaft specifications. You know...the stuff that makes the engine so it doesnt run like a Mexican Targetmaster . Price might come to closer to $2000 by the time you are all done if you use high quality parts from reputable manufacturers but the clearances would be right, the heads would be new and the bottom end rock solid and you would be looking at closer to 350 HP if thats what you wanted.

12-17-2002, 01:21 AM	#8
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Well, lets see. A new crate engine gets you unknown loose tolerance clearances, cheapest bidder production parts, questionable machine work and no choice of compression ratio, head flow rates , or camshaft specifications. You know...the stuff that makes the engine so it doesnt run like a Mexican Targetmaster . Price might come to closer to $2000 by the time you are all done if you use high quality parts from reputable manufacturers but the clearances would be right, the heads would be new and the bottom end rock solid and you would be looking at closer to 350 HP if thats what you wanted. __________________ No truck :-(