Billet mains
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Billet mains
Most companies really only sell the middle 3 mains.
Is there any real value in investing in the front and rear mains as well?
(7000 rpm 383)
Is there any real value in investing in the front and rear mains as well?
(7000 rpm 383)
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My new Motown block ( for my 427ci ) has all five caps four bolt and billet steel. The center three caps area also splayed.
Needless to say it will handle some power and probably more than I need right now. I am thinking about what I might need in the future
The only downside id finding a pan that fits. Most pan will hit the cap on the front 
Needless to say it will handle some power and probably more than I need right now. I am thinking about what I might need in the future
The only downside id finding a pan that fits. Most pan will hit the cap on the front
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The Katech 500ci Gen 4 small block sounds like fun. That will definitely do the trick.....
Of course the 6 bolt mains and cross bolts, the billet mains are sort of extra.
I really wish I had started a Gen 3/4 motor, instead of this 383.
Of course the 6 bolt mains and cross bolts, the billet mains are sort of extra.
I really wish I had started a Gen 3/4 motor, instead of this 383.
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There is something else about billet mains. Because they are made of different metal than the block they ( the block and the billet caps ) expand with heat differently, supposedly it is harder on the main bearings
I can make a 454ci out of mine eventually
I can make a 454ci out of mine eventually
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