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EdsRanchero • El Cajon, CA, USA • Registered on 5/31/2015 • 1 post • 1 Vehicle

Posted:7/7/2015 16:07 Blew the head gasket, Rear water ports were clogged shut. Had split and cracked valve intake. I knew I had low compression there. So with money being tight what way should I go? Rebuild the 289 and shes down till its done. Find a rebuilt 302 or 351. And slap it in. Stroke the 289 to 331? Any advice been there did this tips suggestions? Ideas I saw a 4.6 out pf an 02 Crown Vic with ecu cheap? Thanks

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