Crate motor vs. rebuilding DZ 302...?

[musclecarjohn]

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John, When you restored the car didn't you redo the motor? I am hard pressed to believe that a good machine shop/engine builder can't get you running in a few weeks to a month. If the car is that nice, just rebuild. If you feel the need to go fast, Do what Darren did buy a 72 or whatever camaro that needs some TLC work with a BB for little money and go drag racing! No matching anything. I would keep the 02 in your car. JMO Sam

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Sam,

Bought the car used of course and the motor ran fine.Just checked the compression and everything was in specs.No leaks and didn't use any oil.Just added roller rockers (Comp Cams chrome-moly 1.5 ratio)and a Proform mechanical secondary 750 cfm race carb and only ran it for about 15 minutes in this configuration.About 6200rpm,it decided it didn't want to run anymore and exploded.I have revved this motor well in excess of 7-grand without any problems.

Shouldn't have happen at 6200,I'll tell you that.