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what block to use?

   
Old June 5th, 2009, 12:42 AM
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Hi name is jonny i am planning on building a 383 stroker which will have about 500hp i have a choice of 2 blocks both are 350 4 bolts 1 is 3970010 which i have been told has high nickel content and is strong or the other i think is a factory 300hp camaro block which 1 will suit the job better ?
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I'd go with 3970010. All other things being equal, it seems you have more solid factual data about that block...
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