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  1. 05-20-2007 07:29 PM #1
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    well, it's only '64-'65 motors that can go .125 over I belive, and they were never strong that way. putting a 200 shot of NOS thru it, would kill it quickly I'd think. that wasn't around in the 60's. how about a 283 with a 327 crank, get a 301 that way.
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    Start with a small-main 327, its already 4" bore.
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