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Old 06-29-2005, 10:19 PM   #1
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Default best 5.0 core ???

ive herd the 89-92 blocks are stronger, true? also roller lifters?
need a block. cracked another, but finally barked in 3rd.


basically using edlbrk rpm package w/ 11-1 comp. msd ign. ina 66 stang.
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ps except carb, pulled my old holley out and what a difference.
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Old 06-29-2005, 10:28 PM   #2
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Default Re: best 5.0 core ???

The Years You Named Has Forged Pistons....93 HAS CAST PISTONS.... In The Lifter Valley Should Be Xxx Or Yyy Dont No What It Means But I Heard There Strong........
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Old 06-30-2005, 04:30 PM   #3
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Default Re: best 5.0 core ???

i believe thats what im lookn for. im assuming u know with u running a 91' block. are those out of mustangs only? can i find those in trucks as well?
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Old 07-04-2005, 11:28 AM   #4
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Default Re: best 5.0 core ???

89-92 blocks have forged pistons, yes. also the block itself has a high nickel content making it stronger. I've seen 650 hp on stock short blocks.
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Old 07-05-2005, 08:49 PM   #5
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650??? outta my leauge bro. but thanks for the info. the machinist says hes got one for basically the cost of the work. the next one if it aint the 351 i got in the garage is gonna be ne of those. split that hole in 4 spots. ( i saw only 2 at first). never done that before. keep my eye out for a wreck i guess.....
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