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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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if i was going to spend that much money i'd get a diesel.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by chris.george
Where would one find one from a wreck that's still in great shape?
I am thinking the same thing. You say Hemi and you know who had the engine had it before did not baby the thing. It would have been abused
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Corvette engine Way more horsepower. Look on you tune. They are crazy and sound amazing
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Hemis are amazing too. Go to a wreckers or an auction
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicko591
I'm thinking crate, auto, installed for me
My 5.7vvt crate with crate auto trans installed for me using AEV kit was $19k. A friend did the wreck motor DIY route for around $11K. Either way it is a huge improvement.
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