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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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How about a 96 12 valve ? I know there a beautiful motor.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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So long as it isn't a 53 block. (they had cracking issues.)
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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12 valves with the 53 block don't normally have cracking issues like the 24 valves. I think you're safe either way.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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Apparently, the 53 blocks were used on the 24v from 99 to 01, so it is just a non-issue with a 96.
 
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