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Originally Posted by Billy Mild
I would trust that 959 in a heartbeat. Porsche's are the only true exotic that can be driven daily. 959 was the pinnacle of engineering back in that era. It was only surpassed by the 996 Turbo in performance, and even then the 996 was not as technologically advanced.
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Don't break his heart and tell him that the 959 was using nikasil plated alloy liners, sodium filled exhaust valves, and a dry sump years before any Corvette...
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Originally Posted by FU
Chevrolet big blocks are an engine family made production from 1958-1972 I believe. Ranging from 348-454 then a later year over the counter up to 572 inches.
The LS7's (from the LS engine family) are modern day monsters that are clean from a emissions view and get decent fuel mileage . The cylinder walls are very easily replaced. The service life of an LS engine is a extremely long one.
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Big blocks were produced way later than 1972. I had a 2000 Chevy 3500 pickup with a 7.4. My dad still owns his 1997 Chevy Express 3500 van with a 7.4.