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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 66jack
John Z said he wants first dibs on that old tired motor. But hold on a minute...

I'll BID $3.27 for that tired old motor....especially if $$$ is not a problem for you...for some of us it is....as long as shipping is'nt outrageous I'll take it off of your hands...

Seriously though... why would you really want to get rid of a perfectly good ORIGINAL motor?

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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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You want to win some street fights? want to kick some butt? think "Torque".....

Pull that mouse and move up to a RAT........ not out of place at all in a
'65. 454 468 496 540.... take your pick (more is better).

And that comes from a guy who respects the SBC as much as anyone that's ever lived.

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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Grey Ghost
Rebuild it. That way you don't have an extra engine laying around to trip over.

http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...om_327_engine/


Keep it stocking looking with matching #'s to retain car's value. Rebuild engine to produce 400 hp.
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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Super HP or super torque motors will mean beefier drivetrain parts
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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If moneys no object Id spring for this all aluminum 427 small block with close to 600HP and a warranty.
www.theengineshop.com
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by VetteSurgeon
Looking to replace tired original small block 327 in my 65 coupe. Any suggestions. Money is no object. Want POWER!
If I may ask... if you're a VetteSurgeon, why are you asking this question to begin with?
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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Maybe he owns a Vette and is a Surgeon ?


Originally Posted by PTighe
If I may ask... if you're a VetteSurgeon, why are you asking this question to begin with?
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