L98's all 2 bolts?
12-25-2007, 11:05 PM
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Why Care?
Back in the day, That mattered. Who has heard of a main-cap failure since the one-piece seal/High-nickel blocks came on the scene?
You can always buy aftermarket caps(Milodon, i think) and pay for the work to be done. How many LT-1's and LS-1's with two bolt caps have revved real high...with no issue.
You All Take Care and be Safe, -John
PS: I understand that there are some 'late-model' truck Vortec blocks that do have the 4-bolt mains, though.
Back in the day, That mattered. Who has heard of a main-cap failure since the one-piece seal/High-nickel blocks came on the scene?
You can always buy aftermarket caps(Milodon, i think) and pay for the work to be done. How many LT-1's and LS-1's with two bolt caps have revved real high...with no issue.
You All Take Care and be Safe, -John
PS: I understand that there are some 'late-model' truck Vortec blocks that do have the 4-bolt mains, though.
12-25-2007, 11:32 PM
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Why Care?
Back in the day, That mattered. Who has heard of a main-cap failure since the one-piece seal/High-nickel blocks came on the scene?
You can always buy aftermarket caps(Milodon, i think) and pay for the work to be done. How many LT-1's and LS-1's with two bolt caps have revved real high...with no issue.
You All Take Care and be Safe, -John
PS: I understand that there are some 'late-model' truck Vortec blocks that do have the 4-bolt mains, though.
Back in the day, That mattered. Who has heard of a main-cap failure since the one-piece seal/High-nickel blocks came on the scene?
You can always buy aftermarket caps(Milodon, i think) and pay for the work to be done. How many LT-1's and LS-1's with two bolt caps have revved real high...with no issue.
You All Take Care and be Safe, -John
PS: I understand that there are some 'late-model' truck Vortec blocks that do have the 4-bolt mains, though.
12-26-2007, 01:40 AM
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yes, the LSx bottom ends are extremely strong, excellent design.
12-26-2007, 07:42 AM
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Face it a factory L98 was rpm challenged and didn't need 4 bolt mains.
If your ditching the TPI and building a screamer a 2 bolt main block is a better proposition than factory 4 bolt since you can go for splayed main caps.
Mike
12-26-2007, 08:13 AM
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12-26-2007, 09:08 PM
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One quick follow-up. The number of main cap bolts has nothing to do with power.
"...heard 4-bolt mains are worth 40 HP.."
The mains/bolts are only for bottom-end longevity. They, in and of themselves, have NO effect on horse-power.
You All Take Care and Be Safe, -John
"...heard 4-bolt mains are worth 40 HP.."
The mains/bolts are only for bottom-end longevity. They, in and of themselves, have NO effect on horse-power.
You All Take Care and Be Safe, -John
12-26-2007, 09:20 PM
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12-27-2007, 12:09 AM
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None Intended.
I did not intend anything as such. That is why I did not make any reference to anyone nor any post. If I offended anyone, I am sorry for that because that was not my intention.
My Intention was to clarify a small issue, so no-one spent money they did not need to spend. If their combination would be fine with a two bolt main block, I didn't want anyone thinking they needed a 'better' block because it would make any more power for them.
Once again, I did not mean any offense to anyone and if I did, I apoligize for it. I have been the person who wasn't sure and did not want anyone (who was unsure) to spend any of their 'performance' budget on something for no power gain.
You ALL Take Care and Be Safe, -John
I did not intend anything as such. That is why I did not make any reference to anyone nor any post. If I offended anyone, I am sorry for that because that was not my intention.
My Intention was to clarify a small issue, so no-one spent money they did not need to spend. If their combination would be fine with a two bolt main block, I didn't want anyone thinking they needed a 'better' block because it would make any more power for them.
Once again, I did not mean any offense to anyone and if I did, I apoligize for it. I have been the person who wasn't sure and did not want anyone (who was unsure) to spend any of their 'performance' budget on something for no power gain.
You ALL Take Care and Be Safe, -John
12-27-2007, 01:45 AM
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No offense taken John, theres plenty of sarcasm and humor here, youll get used to it. Its a fun loose knit group nobody is flaming ya. 
12-27-2007, 09:30 AM
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I should have clarified that more.