Crate 360 vs DIY Built

BrianT said

Re-read the posts above.
That being said, my buddy has a 360/380 crate engine in his Demon and he beats on it regularly. Is he one of the lucky ones?!?

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I'm counting myself as one of the lucky ones too. Have a '98 Mopar Performance Magnum 360/320HP in my Dart. Came with it when I bought it. Has about 35k on it and goes great. I beat it like a rug, revs high and is as sound as can be. That's after it sat for 13 years, well oiled and turned regularly but not started/run. Gonna run it till it drops.
I've heard some not great stories about some of the crates but feel pretty good about the one in my ride. So far so good anyway.