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#11
01-11-2006, 11:02 PM
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Re: would like some opinions on the motor
1000 miles a year. That is not much. Put the original in. Do it right and it will be good to you. Why would you want to do all that work just to tell everyone the original is home. Motors are easy, body work is what really hurts. Just don't bang it up. Look at Marlin and Frankie with their Yenko Deuces. Neither are afraid to clean the carbon out. Both of their cars are very nice and worth alot of money. I say go for it! Just make sure your tach is not on 6 grand before your oil pressure is on 40 lbs.
 
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01-11-2006, 11:16 PM
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Re: would like some opinions on the motor
If you have an orig numbers matching engine/car then put that baby away and drop in another 396 or 454 and hammer away.
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01-11-2006, 11:28 PM
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Re: would like some opinions on the motor
Since the motor has been out before, rebuild it and drop her back in. You likely won't hurt it with what you are planning to do with the car and lets face it, with the sophistication of restamps now, many don't believe that any motor that has been touched is the guaranteed original. I've looked at tons of original stampings and have always valued original motor cars significantly more than non-OM cars...until this past weekend when a guy I know showed me his newly restamped/broached motor
 It was darn good and I bet many experienced gearheads would think that it was the original stamping! I'm starting to value paperwork more than motors now on restored cars 
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01-12-2006, 12:55 AM
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Re: would like some opinions on the motor
I know many of the guys who Participate in the Pure Stock Drags ahve replaced their numbers blocks with other engines that can withstand the abuse while preserving the cars history. If you are only driving 500-100 miles per year and just want to "mash some carpet" on occasion stick with the original. I do that at least 6 times year with my 442. Let the tranny do the shifting (Automatics of course)and for your own satisfaction install a set of good mechanical oil and temp guages.
Paul Martin
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01-12-2006, 12:58 AM
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Re: would like some opinions on the motor
On second look at your photos I see you have the guages-move that floor mat out of the way and let her rip!!
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1971 W30 convert, triple green,second owner. 1971 W30 Convert, special order Rally red, completed 68 Camaro Z28,Corvette Bronze,Houndstooth 2016 Porsche Carerra Cab and 2021 C63S AMG ,modern fun. www.vancouverclassiccars.com
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01-12-2006, 02:45 AM
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Re: would like some opinions on the motor
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238 views and only 2 opinions [/ QUOTE ] Pretty shy bunch of guys with no opinions! 
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#18
01-12-2006, 02:45 AM
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Re: would like some opinions on the motor
Put the original back in and flog the living crap out of it...
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 <span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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01-12-2006, 07:50 AM
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Re: would like some opinions on the motor
O.K. if I put the original back in should I leave it all stock?
Or do a cam change or would a cam change hurt the value of the car? thanks Donnie
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