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12-07-2015 06:53 AM
Thread: What does a Scratch Built 383 cost?
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Jerry, I'm not silly enough to believe that ANY...
Jerry, I'm not silly enough to believe that ANY productions engines are built on a factory "assemby line". What I believe is that GM has an engine assembly plant, and that all of their engines for...
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12-07-2015 05:59 AM
Thread: What does a Scratch Built 383 cost?
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My understanding is based on direct...
My understanding is based on direct communications with GM engineering, so I guess they lied to me. Keep your Koolaid.
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12-06-2015 01:38 PM
Thread: What does a Scratch Built 383 cost?
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Say what you want, when you want. I'm just saying...
Say what you want, when you want. I'm just saying that I'm not looking for a debate. Your statement on the takeout is exactly my point, and I don't see any difference between a Chevrolet takeout from...
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12-06-2015 11:11 AM
Thread: What does a Scratch Built 383 cost?
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I don't understand your logic. On one hand you...
I don't understand your logic. On one hand you decry "crate engines" being a questionable value, but then when someone talks about swapping an engine into their new build you jump on the band wagon...
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12-02-2015 12:27 PM
Thread: What does a Scratch Built 383 cost?
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I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be with a...
I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be with a turnkey engine from Summit, but I feel better about the ones offered by Chevrolet Performance and Ford Performance Racing. Might not be justified, but...
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12-02-2015 10:32 AM
Thread: What does a Scratch Built 383 cost?
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Glenn, I think this is an excellent post in that...
Glenn, I think this is an excellent post in that it shows that the volume wholesale discount on all of the pieces & parts when a shop is building a dozen (or more) at a time really makes the decision...
Good times! The wiring looks great.
1968 Plymouth Valiant 1st Gen HEMI