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Ernie - Thanks for the reply. Yes, everything will be replaced on the engine, heads and all, the block completely rebuilt and magnafluxed, the whole nine yards. If the crankshaft is good, maybe it will be used. I specified a minimum of 400 hp and 400 fp torque verified by dyno and my builder says no problem. Not going stroked, only .030 bored to 358. I have no idea if this is a good block to start with, it just seems that most of what I have read about 351 W's refers to blocks from the seventies, and some years are preferable over others. Builder says that a police interceptor would have more iron, or is it nickle, content and therefore be "better." I'm dealing with a builder with a good local reputation, and I have no reason to doubt his word. If I knew more about engines, I would build it myself. I'm looking for as much advice about this particular block as I can find.
Thanks for your input.
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