Engine problem
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Heel & Toe
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From: st catharines ontario
Engine problem
Well i only got about 3 trips this season and then i had a rod detach from the piston 
I am looking at engine options now and was wondering about my options.
rebuild the current engine
remove and replace with bigger crate engine
other...?
it is a 77 4 speed with the L-48 motor.
any help or suggestions would be apptreciated
thanks
I am looking at engine options now and was wondering about my options.
rebuild the current engine
remove and replace with bigger crate engine
other...?
it is a 77 4 speed with the L-48 motor.
any help or suggestions would be apptreciated
thanks
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From: murray ky
I just purchased from A.R Racing a 406ci with polished canfield alum heads, polished air gap intake,steel crank,pink rods,hyperticnic pistons,7 quart pan,hyd comp cam,roller rockers,etc.450hp-480ft pounds of torque for $3,995.00
I also purchased a flywheel for $95.00.I am putting this motor in my 76 wide body 4 speed car in the fall.
I thought this deal was hard to beet for the money.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Marc.
I also purchased a flywheel for $95.00.I am putting this motor in my 76 wide body 4 speed car in the fall.
I thought this deal was hard to beet for the money.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Marc.
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From: NC
Crate motors are the heat, and prices are very competetive. But cruise the net, do your research, compare, compare, compare
I got a GM goodwrench performance motor (505, 502). Great line of motors, great warranty, great reliability
Thier sb line is outstanding
I got a GM goodwrench performance motor (505, 502). Great line of motors, great warranty, great reliability
Thier sb line is outstanding
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From: Southbound
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If your rod problem didn't cause too much damage why not rebuild the L-48? Cost would be minimal compared to a crate engine and your potential resale value would remain high with the original engine.
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Heel & Toe
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From: st catharines ontario
that is exactly the debate i am having...
get a crate put in and rebuild the L-48.
with the 4 speed there is only so much rpm that you can pull.
I am sitting on the car for the summer while i decide, which sucks, but want to do what ever it is im going to do over the winter.
I know that it needs a rad mount as well, the current one is very rusted.
get a crate put in and rebuild the L-48.
with the 4 speed there is only so much rpm that you can pull.
I am sitting on the car for the summer while i decide, which sucks, but want to do what ever it is im going to do over the winter.
I know that it needs a rad mount as well, the current one is very rusted.
