My main reason was becuase of the availability of the engine and the price. I yanked the block out of the Cougar for 150.00. The secondary reason is because I read that the pre-71 block all have a higher nickel content in them which actually makes them a stronger metal and harder to destroy.
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Red 1993 GT Street Machine
Best E.T. - 12.41/Best MPH = 108
Engine is a 1969 351 block w/393 stroker kit. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage. Edlebrock Performer heads and Victor Jr. EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. MSD ignition. Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks, much more
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