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    I'd go the 351W route. More reliability, unless you go nuts on the build, more streetable, and you can ring some great hp and torque out of them. Plus the parts are less expensive and there is less weight to deal with. I overbuilt the 429 in my first Cobra(couldn't afford a 427so)it was not very street friendly and handling was a B!TCH! And way more expensive to build than if I'd gone the 351 stroker route.

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    i have always wanted to build a 390.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gassersrule_196
    i have always wanted to build a 390.
    Scooter, you need to take a couple of aspirin and lay down until the notion passes.
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    why do you say that?

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    i would think that a 460 would require "less" wild mods to make some good power...the only downfall would be the weight but hey...you'll make it up with some serious torque!
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    I'm almost ashamed to say it, but, I wouldn't mind building up a Triton 5.4.
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