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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bww3588
thats a long stroke in a 6.0 block...dont be suprised if you have oil consumption issues...
How is this goin? is it using oil??
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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It is but thru the pcv system i have a catch can on it now but i think i may do two.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:12 AM
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Sounds like a nice motor...why is it you guys don't just fit a Ford 9" like we do here if we have problems. much stronger.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:33 AM
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Damn always wanted a 427 good buy
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:35 AM
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Should be a beast
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Thanks everyone i am build a intake for it now will post pics later
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cadenwade
The motor is running great am very happy with schwanke.

Also yes the rear end has been built 4 times and im in the process of saving for a 12 bolt.
Once it came time to rebuild the rear end for the 2nd time....... I would of went 12 bolt or 9" or if money was tight..... a Dana60
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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Kinda just always had enough to get it going again thats why the rebuild 4 time.

As of not it has moser axels, eaton posi and motive gears
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