392 & 8hp70 65 Valiant

autoxcuda said

Thanks, that really helps people understand adjust their expectations and what to watch out for. And adjust what they are willing to pay accordingly.

These are just used motors like buying a 440 or 360. Don't get over impressed by a 3 year old motor. Also, is their a higher chance of owner abusing a motor that totals a 3 year old SRT vehicle?

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In theory, a late model motor running EFI should see a fair bit less wear than a similar aged 440 or 360. Just look at all the Magnum motors people pull apart at 200K+ miles that still show crosshatching. Add roller lifters (assuming they don't fail early) and timing chain tensioners and I would expect a G3 to be in way better shape than a 440 pulled out of a Roadrunner in '73. Doesn't mean there aren't failures, only that they have some advantages to a carb'ed motor from the earlier '70's.

Not saying they shouldn't be check. Just that I'm not sure it is like buying a used 440 or 360.