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Old 01-17-2005 | 08:00 PM
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Thumbs down got the "53" block blues

last night i discovered that my beloved 01 has the dreaded "53" block from brazil.i knew of this before i bought it last august.what i didnt know was the proper location to look for the "53" .i now know for sure i have one.this just wont do,so i am going to trade it in on a 03.please give me some tips on what to look for when i go shopping for an 03
Old 01-18-2005 | 01:17 AM
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Most every body wants to get one with the 48re tranny Not sure when they started putting the H.O with the autos, late in the year I think. I have the 250hp 460 torque 47re tranny. You may want to look for a 305hp 555torque engine. No problems with my s.o.
Old 01-18-2005 | 07:47 PM
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thanks for the reply.looks like a slight change in plans.due to the high price of the "03" in this part of the world i will be looking for an "02".
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