Nickel Content
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maybe BS by todays standards. I remember nickel blocks from back in the 60's, and 4 bolt main versions were highly sought after motors. I'm thinking the castings were either 10 or 20% nickel, and only designated to some trucks and hi-po chevys though. not sure about todays motors. with todays manufacturing techniques, the higher nickel content may be a thing of the past. I recently read, the nickel thing ended in the mid 90's for regular production. total BS - not sure, but read this from TPIS on the LT1/LT4 series engines -
http://www.tpis.com/files/chapter_1_sample_pages.pdf
http://www.tpis.com/files/chapter_1_sample_pages.pdf
Last edited by Joe C; Jan 26, 2014 at 06:08 AM.
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Far as your LTx probably has much better casting than the old dinosaurs of yesterday.
Strong enough
Far as your LTx probably has much better casting than the old dinosaurs of yesterday.
Strong enough
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http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic...0092&hilit=010
Far as your LTx probably has much better casting than the old dinosaurs of yesterday.
Strong enough
Far as your LTx probably has much better casting than the old dinosaurs of yesterday.
Strong enough
with your assestment of the LT castings - probably as good or better than the old iron.
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