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Old 06-06-2011, 10:10 AM   #1
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Wanna know why we like Big Blocks...look here!
Went to pick up my 402 Saturday at Bunny's (really) and walked into this photo shoot. Thats my engine in the pics.
The Truck Gods are still smiling down on me my friends!
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Old 06-06-2011, 10:20 AM   #2
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Re: Wanna know why we like Big Blocks...look here!
Your engine has some nice knock er I mean rockers...ya thats what I ment...lol
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Old 06-06-2011, 10:35 AM   #3
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Your engine has some nice knock er I mean rockers...ya thats what I ment...lol
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Old 06-06-2011, 10:56 AM   #4
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Thought about getting some head work done.....
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Old 06-06-2011, 12:02 PM   #5
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What engine?
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Old 06-06-2011, 12:25 PM   #6
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Nice Brad, very nice!! just next time remember Stuart's not THAT far away....
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Old 06-06-2011, 01:27 PM   #7
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Old 06-06-2011, 02:06 PM   #8
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Old 06-06-2011, 02:28 PM   #9
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I like the one in the purple.
Purple Power!

I consider this engine blessed by the way.....
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Old 06-06-2011, 02:50 PM   #10
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Old 06-06-2011, 03:04 PM   #11
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Nice. But no one is smiling there?
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Old 06-06-2011, 03:10 PM   #12
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I was!
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Old 06-06-2011, 04:16 PM   #14
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nice way to go pick up your big block lol. I had to take a few extra looks. my eyes just didnt see your motor at first.
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Old 06-06-2011, 04:25 PM   #15
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nice way to go pick up your big block lol. I had to take a few extra looks. my eyes just didnt see your motor at first.
It's the one in the Orange
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Old 06-06-2011, 05:48 PM   #16
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I was thinking the same thing...
I didn't bother to look above the neck until I saw this post! I'll still take ole yeller on the right!
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Old 06-06-2011, 05:57 PM   #17
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I would take the big block though.
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x2 on the purple.

What's the horsepower and the torque on the new motor?
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