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Old 11-13-2010, 08:58 AM
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Re: I want to buy a project corvette

Define "budget". There's "no free lunch". If you want to beat a modern 'vette with an older one, you're going to have to build a modern engine (not necessarily LSx, but to modern "specs"). A well-done 383 will do the job. They cost around $5-6K if you have a decent block to start with. Early 350 4-bolt blocks are still around for a reasonable price. The "craters" offer decent power for the dollar, but a good "custom" will stomp a mudhole in their .... Jim
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