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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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Anybody know of or use Recon crate engines they sell in the summit cataloge.Prices seem pretyy good don't know about how good they are???
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 06:52 AM
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Don't know about those but have you looked into arracing engines. 540-439-1961 or arracingunl@***.net.


http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...sort=3&rows=50

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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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Don't know about those but have you looked into arracing engines. 540-439-1961 or arracingunl@***.net.


http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...sort=3&rows=50

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I got one of their engines and I'm very satisfied with it (see sig)... However - some forum members that bought engines from them had issues.. It looks like most of those issues were resolved by the builder :thumbs: :thumbs: :cheers: :cheers:
If I'd have to buy another engine - I'd still consider AR... You just can't beat their prices...
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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They're pretty good. I never had one but I know a few people who have them. Is it an engine for a 'Vette or other app.??? You can get a brand new Goodwrench 350 for under $1500. Check it out at http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...id=128&pid=110
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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They're pretty good. I never had one but I know a few people who have them. Is it an engine for a 'Vette or other app.??? You can get a brand new Goodwrench 350 for under $1500. Check it out at http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...id=128&pid=110
Good price.. but only 250 HP..
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:38 AM
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A wise man once said........'You get what you pay for' ;)
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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A wise man once said........'You get what you pay for' ;)
Let's not start that debate yet again.... :crazy:
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:42 AM
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Sorry :(
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A wise man once said........'You get what you pay for' ;)
8000 miles and 50 drag strip passes so far on my $2995 383/465 HP engine and no issues :D :D :D

I got a lot of power and reliability for my money :D
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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Yes, I agree. All I'm saying is instead of somebody buying a recon engine, I think it would be more cost-effective to buy a Goodwrench engine for damn near the same money. It really is a smashing deal!
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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Yes, I agree. All I'm saying is instead of somebody buying a recon engine, I think it would be more cost-effective to buy a Goodwrench engine for damn near the same money. It really is a smashing deal!
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Definetely a good deal on the Goodwrench engine :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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I'm looking for more power.What I'd like to have is a 427small block.But I have to sell my other car first,anybody interested in a 68 coupe deville 57000 original miles I'm the 2nd owner???? :auto: :auto: :auto: :auto: :auto: :auto: :auto: :auto: :auto:
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Old Oct 17, 2003 | 10:14 AM
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They're pretty good. I never had one but I know a few people who have them. Is it an engine for a 'Vette or other app.??? You can get a brand new Goodwrench 350 for under $1500. Check it out at http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...id=128&pid=110

Good price.. but only 250 HP..
This is true, but if you're on a budget, it's most likely cheaper to buy that engine (I believe it's at Jeg's for 1299), swap the cam and heads, add an intake and go. More than 250 hp easy, and it's hard to build a bottom end for less. I know a couple of shops here that are doing that.


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