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Old 01-24-2007, 09:46 PM
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Thanks Kevin!
I'm not going to any racing (at this point). I've never even been to a track. I'm just thrilled to be able to get the car. So driving conditions will be basically crusing, waxing, starring at it in the garage on rainy days, etc. So, is the 427 Alum vs. iron bock question - just a matter of weight savings? or are the more engineering considerations (like iron block w/alum heads - and other conflicts). His web site says Dart steel 4-bolt racing block - good right? (I should ask him - but this IS different than an upgraded alum block - right?) - As you can tell, I have NO knowledge in this area, and am looking to you guys for some info, so that I can hold an intellingent conversation with Eric (without seeming too cluless).

And streetable = runs smooth at low rpms.

I have to admit - there's only a $500 difference between his 427 (with 565 hp) and his 557 (with 675hp) - and I'm try to get the most HP for the money, and at the same time figure out which configuaration the be the easiest to maintain, and the most reliable.

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Mark
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