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Old 11-13-2014, 06:52 PM   #10
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Re: Urgent, need opinions on my new crate engine

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I have a 290 HP crate motor in my wife's 72 Malibu convertible for several years now and probably 70,000 trouble free miles ,love it .
I also have the 260 HP crate motor in my newly restored 72 shortbed fleetside truck and it has all the power I need .

I'm happy to hear that, but I'm just worried since my truck is so much heavier than the malibu that it will not be as good in my application.

I hope I end up as pleased as you! Thanks for the input!
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