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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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i have an 86 bonneville brougham and i want to do an engine swap. what the best size engine you guys think i should go with?
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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I went to a car show about a year and a half ago. The biggest local GM dealer was there. If you have the money, GM is selling a 350 330hp long block that comes with everything from carb, to plugs, to distributor.... I think it included the water pump as well. If I remember correctly it runs about $3500 but it'* brand new with a warranty. You couldn't build a small block for that price.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Welcome to the club!

Moved to the General Chat forum because Your Ride: Pics & Videos is for, well, Pics & Videos
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Your question is pretty vague....

We need a bit more info.

What engine do you currently have?
What transmission do you currently have?
What is your budget? ( probably the most important )
What are your plans for the car?
Small block or Big block? ( assuming small block, but you never know )
Bone stock, rebuilt, slightly modded, heavily modded?


These are all questions we need answered first.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by crash93ssei
Your question is pretty vague....

We need a bit more info.

What engine do you currently have?
What transmission do you currently have?
What is your budget? ( probably the most important )
What are your plans for the car?
Small block or Big block? ( assuming small block, but you never know )
Bone stock, rebuilt, slightly modded, heavily modded?


These are all questions we need answered first.

i dont know anything about this subject but i agree with ryan. i know that much
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