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Old 12-17-2002, 11:55 PM   #19
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Originally posted by WADS56
And as far as the 351 lasting longer....? I don't agree with that either. If it was a 600hp motor then yes, a 351 is a much stronger block. But if this was a 350-400hp motor, they will last the same.
I dissagree. The rod/stroke ratio on a 347 far worse than the 351W. The 347 will be using oil WAY before the 351W. Which is why I say.....If you want the motor you last more that 50K miles, go with the 351W.
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