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izcain
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Depends on what kinda seal the old motor has right now. A leakdown test and compression check will net you the results to see what kinda condition the current engines health is.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Awesome news to know A) guyctalking out ass and B) that the conditions of bottom end can be checked so easily
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Twilightoptics wrote:
Bottom end life is based on age and materials.

300 wheel horse is about the limit for a sbc without mods.


What would you say the limiting factors are in that 300whp number?
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