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Old 11-07-2010, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt View Post
Then if I wanted more power I would just pull the engine, put it in a crate, and ship it off to one of the builders (at the end of the driving season). You'd have it back and in the car before the spring weather returned. I think that's a pretty good plan.
I've always had a motto.

First time, on time, one time.

For me, pulling and reinstalling engines is not easy. You're certainly increasing the probability for damage to occur and increasing the cost of the build.

Also, for me, and for me alone, I didn't want to have to explain why I didn't install a 427.
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