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my 351w is from a 69 galaxy. I have been told this is a sper block. Should I spend the $2K for a blueprinted total rebuild or buy a crate engine. I have an aod behind it with a b&m floorshift. Is there a good shift kit for this tranny? have the old 2.70 gears from the 300 that was in it. Does anyone have a good 3.50 posi 9inch?
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What kind of block? And I would be careful of throwing the word "blueprinted" around. This is totally unnecessary for the street and you certainly are not going to get a "blueprinted" engine when you buy a crate motor.
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I would just have her rebuilt; but I 'd make darn sure that that OLD 351 will bolt up to the bellhousing on that AOD, before I'd shell out any cash on a rebuild. I'd also make sure that the oil pan is going to clear your frame after your new mounts/perches are in. Had a mechanic friend one time swear that "this" engine will bolt right up to "that" tranny just to find out he had no idea what he was talking about.
I agree with Franklin, a blueprinted motor is overkill on a street motor. There's a lot of other mods that can be made cheaper; cam, headers, pistons, stroker kit, intake, etc..
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I agree with Franklin, a blueprinted motor is overkill on a street motor. There's a lot of other mods that can be made cheaper; cam, headers, pistons, stroker kit, intake, etc..
Chevy Trucks, like a rock!
Yea, like a flat rock!
easy to break and won't roll.
Dodge Trucks, the rules have changed so we could win!
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the engine is already installed. has alot of blowby though. My engine guy runs a local speed shop. So he would have it completely blueprinted and balanced and grind crank to about 356 so not too extreme. I have told him I want it reliable but a solid tire burner when I needed. It was quite a project for him to get the aod and 351 swap done last year, but I couldnt afford the rebuild at the time. I have friends that have chevy's and can buy a new 350 longblock from dealer for $1500. Just wasnt sure if that would be better option than a custom rebuild.
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