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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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Wink good deal?

i would like to hear what you guys think. I am looking at a engine here are the specs
409 sbc shortblock pro built by rce
4 Bolt 400 with ARP studs
SCAT 4340 crank
SCAT 4340 H-beam rods with bolt upgrade
Diamond forged dome pistons
Cloyes Hex-a-just timing set
Canton pan
ATI Super damper
SFI flexplate
Custom comp solid roller cam
Comp roller lifters
ARP tapered head studs

13.5/1 compression on 64cc heads

he's asking 2650 im not familiar with this block but is it a good deal or underpriced and something wrong. its been raced and made 600/575llbs trq.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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sounds to good to be true, but wrong section, try your friends down in the sbc section
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Sounds like a race gas only motor.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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What is the casting number on the side of the block? Is it a 509 or 511 block? One of the more important questions, what heads are on the engine? Is it in a car where you start and hear it and check oil pressure while it hot?
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