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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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H Guys,
I recently bought a 2003 coupe to compliment my 74 stingray.Now I can put some time into the stingray and not be without a vette to drive.
Its in excellent shape but,I was thinking of pulling the 74's 350 and sending it out to be freshened up. I would be nice to boost the horse power ect.

It has 85K original, but it would be nice to push it to 300 hp . Nothing radical.

Does anyone know of any reputable motor guys in the southern New Jersey area?

I am open to ideas.

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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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I went with a GM Performance Parts 330hp 350cid crate motor. It cost about the same as rebuilding my old motor. I've been very happy with it so far.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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I was thinking the same thing. Maybe moth ball the original and drop in the crate.........
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I went with a GM Performance Parts 330hp 350cid crate motor. It cost about the same as rebuilding my old motor. I've been very happy with it so far.
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Originally Posted by Its in excellent shape but,I was thinking of pulling the 74's 350 and sending it out to be freshened up. I would be nice to boost the horse power ect.[/B
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Never thought about pulling the engine out of my Corvette for that reason ( "To be freshened up" ) ..but then im not much of a wrench turner either ....
Would be a major project for me .....

Let us know how it turns out ...

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This 03 coupe that I bought is a real rocket, It kind of makes the 74 seem a little sluggish/I like the idea of bring it up to 330 hp.


Originally Posted by lock-n-load
Never thought about pulling the engine out of my Corvette for that reason ( "To be freshened up" ) ..but then im not much of a wrench turner either ....
Would be a major project for me .....

Let us know how it turns out ...
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Originally Posted by sonnystingray
This 03 coupe that I bought is a real rocket, It kind of makes the 74 seem a little sluggish/I like the idea of bring it up to 330 hp.
With you make this comment you will never be happy with anything less
then 400 HP. The 03 is spoiling you.
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