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Longhorn 70 · 04-19-2013, 03:05 PM

I have been looking to replace the tired 425 Olds in my 3/4 ton. One of the rods is making a noise and telling the others that he is longer than them. I like the Olds power, economy and reliability not to mention the truck is already set up for Olds.

I have found a replacement Olds engine for a reasonable price. It was built for a jet boat though. I don't really know much about the boat cams except they are used in apps that turn 4500 r.p.m. for extended periods of time and make good vacuum down low. Would/could this be good in a truck app???

Should I just go back to the small block Chevy and be done with it??

Thanks in advance for all opinions.

04-19-2013, 03:05 PM	#1
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	BOAT cam in a truck? Opinions please. I have been looking to replace the tired 425 Olds in my 3/4 ton. One of the rods is making a noise and telling the others that he is longer than them. I like the Olds power, economy and reliability not to mention the truck is already set up for Olds. I have found a replacement Olds engine for a reasonable price. It was built for a jet boat though. I don't really know much about the boat cams except they are used in apps that turn 4500 r.p.m. for extended periods of time and make good vacuum down low. Would/could this be good in a truck app??? Should I just go back to the small block Chevy and be done with it?? Thanks in advance for all opinions. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9



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