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Old May 7, 2002 | 10:49 PM
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Default Help finding a new engine!!!

Hey guys, just want to say reading alot of your posts has helped me out in the past. I got my new American Racing Wheels because of the big sale at Sear's...thanks to you! And various other problems I've been having have been answered because of you guys...Well I was hoping you would help me with something else...
I have a 77 corvette and its one fast car, but i'm looking for some more performance. I'm thinking a 383 stroker engine, and I want over 400 horsepower...If anybody could tell me of a good engine (doesn't have to be those specs, just something that will give me good performance, but for a daily driver) or a good deal on an engine, that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks guys!
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Old May 7, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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Default Re: Help finding a new engine!!! (jasonozols)

Check your local papers in your area and also open the yellow pages and call the engine rebuilders you will be amazed at how many people order engines then change thier mines or run out of money and do not pick-up thier engines or you can just order a crate engine.
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Old May 7, 2002 | 11:17 PM
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You need to establish a budget first, then when all is said and done go back to that piece of paper and have a good laugh. :cheers:
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Old May 7, 2002 | 11:27 PM
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Do you know of any crate engines that will give me the 400+ horespower that will be in the 1000-2000 price range?
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Old May 7, 2002 | 11:43 PM
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Default Re: Help finding a new engine!!! (jasonozols)

Check out http://www.speedomotive.com
I have no experience with them, but they have what you are looking for.
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Old May 7, 2002 | 11:56 PM
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Default Re: Help finding a new engine!!! (Zack Wenning)

Thanks for that site, they do seem to have alot of what I'm looking for!
Does anybody have any experience with these strokers or anything like them?
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Old May 8, 2002 | 12:11 AM
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Default Re: Help finding a new engine!!! (jasonozols)

Many on the forum have strokers, and many are very happy with them. I would search through the archives for information on the company or start up a separate thread asking for people's opinion of their products.
Another place you might try is http://www.flatlanderracing.com
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