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You don't get rid of it, you put it on an engine stand so you can sell a matching # car. The original engine in an '81 is a dog as are all of the smog years. What year/engine is in your 'vette?
If you want to go faster, without possibly harming the original engine, you use a crate or built short block/engine from a reputable engine builder. I used theenginestore.com
when i meant get rid of, i meant to take it out, not get rid of it.
i see how you thought otherwise.
i don't have a vette yet. i'm really here to learn a bit and ask questions so i can be better prepared to buy.
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