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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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Default 72 Vette Engine Question / 4bolt main
Does anyone know if the standard 350 engine offered in 1972 was a 4 bolt main or not? Thanks
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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All L48 (base) I've seen or heard of have 2-bolt main ... just fine for up to about 400 hp on track ... 500 on street.
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Yeah I think you're right, thanks for the reply.
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Originally Posted by jackson
All L48 (base) I've seen or heard of have 2-bolt main ... just fine for up to about 400 hp on track ... 500 on street.
Yes, base 350 engines had 2-bolt main blocks (e.g. L-48). The optional higher output 350 engines had 4-bolt main blocks (e.g. LT-1, L-82). Two-bolt main blocks will hold more power than most people think, and you can add a main bolt kit if you feel the need (in liue of purchasing another block).
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my original 72 350-200 is a 2 bolt block
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2-bolt. Unless you are making serious power, 2 bolt is fine.
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Originally Posted by SharkAttack
you can add a main bolt kit if you feel the need (in liue of purchasing another block).
Splayed main caps can be purchased & installed
Eddie
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