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Old 09-26-2005, 05:09 AM
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Thanks for the comments. I think it would end up costing more money to put go with the 396 and make the engine compartment look like it did when it left the factory since very little under the hood is original. Finding the "correct" 396 parts will take time. If I go with the 427, I want more of a Day 2 look. What I end up doing will probably depend on what damage I find when I pull this engine. I'll have to see what I can reuse. I'll probably start work on it tomorrow. I moved the car today and there was a puddle of antifreeze under it. Not a good sign.
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Old 09-26-2005, 06:25 AM
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Think positive..it may not be a total loss...maybe just something simple..
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Old 09-26-2005, 06:33 AM
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396? 427? 396? 427? 396? 427? As we all know, there's just something about those cubes! Go for it.
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Old 09-26-2005, 08:41 PM
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Think positive..it may not be a total loss...maybe just something simple..

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Good point.I'm in a similar boat myself with my DZ302 just having taken a crap.I haven't pulled the motor yet but I have determined the cam broke.

Don't get yourself worked up for nothing...could just be a torched head gasket that's causing your antifreeze leak.

Keep positive...you won't know for sure until you rip her open!
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