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Old 10-23-2019, 1:42pm   #1
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Hmmm, just contacted Texas-Speed and they are quoting me a more robust sleeved 427 with Johnson lifters (supports up to 8k rpm), and all of the original specs. Over the phone quote is only $12k'ish. A good chunk less than the one I bought at the end of 2015.

I may be moving on this sooner than I thought.

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Hell of a price for a complete block. Was that for the long block or does that include intake manifold, pulleys etc?

Very much diggin' my Texas Speed sleeved 427. Revs to 7k, makes a ton of mid range torque (with this cam/head profile) and very strong high end.

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Hell of a price for a complete block. Was that for the long block or does that include intake manifold, pulleys etc?

Very much diggin' my Texas Speed sleeved 427. Revs to 7k, makes a ton of mid range torque (with this cam/head profile) and very strong high end.

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Yes, just a long block. I'll move everything else over from the existing engine. Glad you're enjoying that beast. I must make a trip up to come experience it.

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Yes, just a long block. I'll move everything else over from the existing engine. Glad you're enjoying that beast. I must make a trip up to come experience it.

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Anytime brutha though I'll probably see you first this coming Feb. at the FL compound.

We're going to be bummed when they finally sell their place and we have to rent something else.
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Ah yes...……the stroker sounds……...520 at the wheels
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Final quote came through...$11,800. They gave me a discount since the original one met its maker.

Price is low enough that I will likely say "go" in the next 30-60 days. Would make a nice project over Christmas with GWiz, but she's also interested in making money with my concrete client, so we'll see. Regardless, this will happen sooner vs. later.
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If you're turning wrenches in Feb, I'd be glad to help you drop her in.
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Do eeeet!
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When Data gets the motor in the car, we should start a pool to see how long it takes him to blow it up! Good Lord knows that he is NEVER hard on his cars.
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