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Old 04-03-2013, 11:53 AM
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No cast iron aftermarket FE blocks available right now.

A carbureted engine won't get to 100k miles....
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Depending on my Cobra path, if I buy a roller and need an engine you will be getting a call as the only two people I would even consider buying an "aftermarket" engine off of is yourself and KC. When I day KC I mean the guys in Arkansas, dont even know if the Texas outfit is still around.

Guess I better quick hijacking this thread.

One last note for OP, I have never seen the used SPF market hotter and I know the market. List your existing SPF on on Cobra Country and buy a new roller for your 482. Prices are crazy right now and they are moving!!!

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A carbureted engine won't get to 100k miles....
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...A carbureted engine won't get to 100k miles....
Just trying to learn and understand. What are the details behind this?

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No cast iron aftermarket FE blocks available right now.

A carbureted engine won't get to 100k miles....
How long will a carb motor get vs an efi motor, if they are the same specs???
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Congrats, Varmit!
Nuthin like an FE.

Who did the install? Looks like V.
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Congrats, Varmit!
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Who did the install? Looks like V.
yes it was V, did a very professional job. He loved the way it sounded and ran!!
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