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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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Just pulled my motor out and appart. I blew appart 2 main caps. Does anyone know what is the best option for the rebuild. I want something that is totally bulletproof. Monsterous billet caps.
It put down over 700 hp at the wheels before letting go.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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Just pulled my motor out and appart. I blew appart 2 main caps. Does anyone know what is the best option for the rebuild. I want something that is totally bulletproof. Monsterous billet caps.
It put down over 700 hp at the wheels before letting go.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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Are you wanting a new block, or just new caps? The bowtie would be my block of choice if you need another one.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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Dart Rocket block........but i'm kinda biased due to having one as the foundation for my 427! that block can hold like 2000 hp!!!

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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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I'm seconding the new block idea. If you are putting down that kinda power, why not go with an aftermarket block to handle that stress? Any of the 3 mentioned will work, and that'll handle the 700+ ponies you're putting down a lot better than any stock block.

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