Blocks
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Forney Texas
15psi of boost....600 or 800 hp???? unless you just want a aftermarket block just to say you have one, you don't need it.. these are very low numbers
And all this talk about a iron block is heavy is code for "i don't make enough for it to matter". When you start making big power, you will only go to a iron block, plain and simple.
And all this talk about a iron block is heavy is code for "i don't make enough for it to matter". When you start making big power, you will only go to a iron block, plain and simple.
You also get into the fact that if your motor gets hurt, you can fix an iron block much more easily. If you completely toast the motor and throw a rod through the side of the block, you're still not out much (relatively speaking). You do that same damage to an ERL block and your chances of having tears go up exponentially.
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 113
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From: Islip NY
You also get into the fact that if your motor gets hurt, you can fix an iron block much more easily. If you completely toast the motor and throw a rod through the side of the block, you're still not out much (relatively speaking). You do that same damage to an ERL block and your chances of having tears go up exponentially.
I think I am down to:
1. Iron/Forged rotating
2. Current motor rebuilt with forged rods, pistons [, crank]
Keep em coming...
Damn, nice hp coming from Tx...
Been to Dallas twice and Austin for a few months on business...
Lots of good times!
Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 257
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From: Dallas TX
You also get into the fact that if your motor gets hurt, you can fix an iron block much more easily. If you completely toast the motor and throw a rod through the side of the block, you're still not out much (relatively speaking). You do that same damage to an ERL block and your chances of having tears go up exponentially.
are you going to upgrade your drivetrain?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 901
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From: Oxford PA
Save the cash use your stock block get a quality 4" crank and real good rods and pistons... 383FTW.... Most times I dont see blocks fail.. I usually see rods fail and go through the side of the block somewhere. Or you can sell me your stock LS6 block cheap providing its in real good shape...
