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Jan 29, 2009 | 10:16 AM

BassCat

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Somewhere down the line, I'm going to replace the tired L48 motor in my '77. I've been researching the GM crate engines, 290-355 etc. I also talked to the local NAPA guy, and he said they carry a remanufactured engine by Marshall, out of Nebraska. Had all different horsepower to choose from. Has anyone on here installed one of these Marshall engines, and if so, what kind of luck have you had?
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Jan 29, 2009 | 10:48 AM

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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM

Sorry I can's help with Marshall, but keep in mind if something goes wrong, a GM crate will be repaired and any GM dealership under warranty. Just something to consider.

Jan 29, 2009 | 11:01 AM

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Racer

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Do a search on Blueprint Engines. Here's their link:

http://www.blueprintengines.com/popu...ons/index.html

Jan 29, 2009 | 02:40 PM

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Jegs have a 405HP 383ci on sale from Blueprint for 3 grand right now

Jan 29, 2009 | 04:15 PM

BassCat

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Thanks for the replies. Anyone know how much horsepower I can safely hook up to my stock tranny and rear end without tearing things up? I won't be drag racing the car, but I'm sure I'll romp down on it every now and then.

Jan 30, 2009 | 06:39 AM

BassCat

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Jan 30, 2009 | 06:56 AM

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I think there was a guy here that had problems with Marshall. Do a search!

Jan 30, 2009 | 07:04 AM

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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM

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Originally Posted by BassCat

I'm pushing over 400hp with pretty much a stock drivetrain. Tranny, (shift kit, stall) rearend, trailing arms & driveshafts we all redone while I had the car apart, never broke anything yet.

But if you have any weak drivetrain parts now, something may break but even new it can happen.