Filled 6.0 motor ???????????
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Burning Brakes
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Filled 6.0 motor ???????????
I'm kinda in the market for a built 6.0 motor ready for boost and I've come across a shortblock that's 1/2 filled and packed with A compstar crank, rods, and diamond pistons. I've seen guys with 6.0 motors that run hot so I'm leaning towards passing on the opportunity to pick up this shortblock.
Does anybody have any experience with daily driving a 1/2 filled 6.0 motor thru the 90* days of the summer? The biggest plus is its pretapped for 1/2 inch head studs. I'll be able to pour the boost on, but I'm skeptical .
Does anybody have any experience with daily driving a 1/2 filled 6.0 motor thru the 90* days of the summer? The biggest plus is its pretapped for 1/2 inch head studs. I'll be able to pour the boost on, but I'm skeptical .
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Burning Brakes
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There's a liquid that you pour into the motor. I believe it goes into the coolant passages. It makes the block stronger and lessens the likelihood of cylinders moving under power. Or so I've read, I'm never filled a block, I've always had an aftermarket block to start with.
Melting Slicks
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Engine builder have used it for decades to half fill the water jackets in old sbc motors to put longer stroke cranks by cutting into the water jackets.
Engine builder have used it for decades to half fill the water jackets in old sbc motors to put longer stroke cranks by cutting into the water jackets.
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No way would I try to run that on the street, especially if you have AC.. Iron blocks run hot enough as it is. It would be worse filled.. Block is probably cracked and they band aided it with fill.
Considering you can get a nice short block from TSP for $3500.. Or a 390 from AES for $3900.. I'd keep shopping.
Considering you can get a nice short block from TSP for $3500.. Or a 390 from AES for $3900.. I'd keep shopping.
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http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/m20ProductDisplayView?catalogId=10002&la ngId=-1&productId=248732&storeId=10001
Engine builder have used it for decades to half fill the water jackets in old sbc motors to put longer stroke cranks by cutting into the water jackets.
Engine builder have used it for decades to half fill the water jackets in old sbc motors to put longer stroke cranks by cutting into the water jackets.
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Wouldn't you think that wether cement or epoxy based it would pour in as a liquid? Even if it's thick, it's still technically a liquid.
I agree wit the others. Too much work to find out after the fact that the car won't run cool.
Ron
I agree wit the others. Too much work to find out after the fact that the car won't run cool.
Ron
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Burning Brakes
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I am sure the block is filled with exactly what you're talking about. I only referred to it as a liquid because that's the state that I figured it was in when poured into the coolant passages. I am sure it is nothing new
Melting Slicks
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iron block is the way to go, i've seen guys on "stock" bottom end push 15+ psi in daily drivers with arp rod and head bolts youtube "stock48" watch his while 5400lb. 4x4 silverado pickup runs mid 9's @140+ mph (amazing) the truck guys really have it down
theres a truck forum tons and tons of info and help for turbo'd 6.0's
btw i'm west burbs here .....
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Burning Brakes
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when i built my 6.0l (for boost) i was told to stay away from that its a track use kinda thing
iron block is the way to go, i've seen guys on "stock" bottom end push 15+ psi in daily drivers with arp rod and head bolts youtube "stock48" watch his while 5400lb. 4x4 silverado pickup runs mid 9's @140+ mph (amazing) the truck guys really have it down
theres a truck forum tons and tons of info and help for turbo'd 6.0's
btw i'm west burbs here .....
iron block is the way to go, i've seen guys on "stock" bottom end push 15+ psi in daily drivers with arp rod and head bolts youtube "stock48" watch his while 5400lb. 4x4 silverado pickup runs mid 9's @140+ mph (amazing) the truck guys really have it down
theres a truck forum tons and tons of info and help for turbo'd 6.0's
btw i'm west burbs here .....
Melting Slicks
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I herd only good about AES I know of them for over 12 years or so good guys