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How much power can a l98 shortblock take?

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Old Apr 3, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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How much power can a l98 shortblock take?

they sell for 1100$ andi was wondering will my oil pan work? (ill probably just get a different one) i know my water pump, radiator and all that crap will work but is the motor worth that kind of money? seems like alot for a 2 bolt main and how much power can it take?
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Old Apr 3, 2002 | 12:16 PM
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Just spend the two hundred more and get the L31 vortec short blcok instead. Its atleast a 4bolt and the compressoin ratio's for the 72cc and 64cc heads is only .1 difference. Thats the one I am looking at for my motor build.
Matt
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