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GammaBoy · 09-21-2004, 03:30

Has anyone got experience with one of these? What does it consist of? Are they worth the $1600?

Thanks
Ben

brenx · 09-21-2004, 04:12

Depends what are you getting for that $1600? A 351 or 378? It sounds like a very basic kit that inc new pistons. A kit with a good set of pistons (not cast) inc machining would cost @ least $2000.

Brenden

xbgs351 · 09-23-2004, 02:51

My short block kit is ready to be picked up from PAVTEC. I just have to get myself down to Melbourne. All up it has come up at just under $3000. It is basically the Gold kit with a few modifications.

The $1600 kit does not include a torque plate hone and has cast rings.

GammaBoy · 09-23-2004, 04:27

OKay,
Well. I've wimped out. Going and looking at a trading post motor on te weekend, if it is up to scratch, off come the heads/intake/Holley600vacsec/C4 and on go CHI's/CHI intake/750DP/Toploader.... :D

Lazy I know.....

brenx · 09-23-2004, 04:39

Just make sure you've got enough cam to need that 750DP.

Brenden

GammaBoy · 09-23-2004, 05:15

There will be... :D
Hopefully without getting too lumpy on the idle quality...