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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Car: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
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Tuff Dawg Engines Swap

JW has anyone done a swap on one of these Crate Engines it says its a Bolt On Swap. My firebird 305 tpi needs a valve job and the mechanics out here are charging me 1200 for a rebuild so i rather just drop another engine in their cant afford zz4 or ls1 atm anyone have feed back on this motor please let me know

http://www.tuffdawgengines.com/chev_350_350hp.htm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEV-350-TPI-CRATE-ENGINE-BY-TUFF-DAWG-ENGINES-/161100582870?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item258257cfd6&vxp=mtr
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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From: Tucson, AZ
Car: 88 GTA Notchback
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: don't know
Re: Tuff Dawg Engines Swap

I am also looking at one of these engines
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Car: 92 Firebird, 91 Trans Am
Engine: L31 with HSR, LB9
Transmission: 700R4, 700R4
Axle/Gears: '99 10 bolt 3.90, '01 10 bolt 3.42
Re: Tuff Dawg Engines Swap

It seems pretty legit but I'd imagine you get what you pay for... They don't say what prep they did to the block or anything.
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Car: 92 T/A 'vert
Engine: Mild .040 over L98 4 bolt mains
Transmission: Mostly stock 700R4, 2600 Vigilante
Axle/Gears: LS1 3.42
Re: Tuff Dawg Engines Swap

http://www.mabbcomotors.com/catalog/...ORE_REQUIRED_/

Check out this place. 2 years with one of his short blocks, no problem and a LOT cheaper.
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