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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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vortech 350 gm motor

Vortech 4GP218030SQ and a 290 hp gm crate motor is it safe? haha or will i be wasting my time and only drive it for a second before it blows......
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Re: vortech 350 gm motor

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is it safe? .
What is the cond of the engine?
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Re: vortech 350 gm motor

its brand new the motor but after i brake it in i wanna bring it to the track
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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Re: vortech 350 gm motor

How much do they want for it? if you don't mind me asking
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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Re: vortech 350 gm motor

Uh what's the compression ratio on that motor? I'm not very knowledgeable about forced induction but I'm not sure the rings will withstand that kind of abuse.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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Re: vortech 350 gm motor

theres a couple diffrent vortech superchargers and they say its for stock or slightly modifyed engines i just wanna see if its worth it just for a extra couple of hp but if it isnt safe illl just get another motor ......and it costs 2,700 for that particular one
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Re: vortech 350 gm motor

Uhh well it is a GM built crate. My thoughts are it's a solid block.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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Re: vortech 350 gm motor

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Uhh well it is a GM built crate. My thoughts are it's a solid block.
I would think so, especially for the price.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Re: vortech 350 gm motor

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My thoughts are it's a solid block.
It is the bottom of the range , most basis crate engine made by GM .
Nothing special.Just ordinary garden variety parts
Not intended for Perf apps
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