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Old 05-05-2010, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralphy View Post
If someone is bragging on their motor, ask for receipts.

The FE big block is probably one of the easist motors to spot. The heads, intake and valve covers are very unique.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wi...7SO_webers.jpg
Buick nail heads are the only engine with perfectly flat (horizonatal) valve covers http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/Da...1_Nailhead.jpg, and the Chevey 348 & 409 are the only engines with "W" shaped valve covers http://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/20...m_409chevy.jpg. Hemis are the only ones with plugs right in the center of the valve cover as opposed to down by the exhaust ports like all other engines http://www.bouchillonperformance.com...P5249667AC.jpg.

All major identifiers, just from the valve covers alone.


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