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Topic: Whats the best combo u can think of to run solid 10's N/A?
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STREETFIGHTER50
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I know that for sure already But u think any big gains over the XE282HR?
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rico91stang
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quote: Originally posted by 93PONY: No I don't run a girdle....wouldn't waste my money on one.
My 331 TT stock block combo had a Probe 1/2" Steel girdle on it. (basically the strongest one you can get.) The caps were machined for the girdle & once installed the mains were line-bore/honed. (The recomended way to install a girdle)
The motor made 430/508RW max & never reved behond 6400rpm. That block is sitting at the shop.....twisted & unsuable. #2 main twisted .002"....which is enough to lock up the crank. Block may be cracked.....at the very least it's twisted.
Cheap? I wouldn't call it cheap. The Probe 3/8" Steel girdle is what....$179? 1/2" is $325. Then add machine work if you want it installed correctly. How much is it to line bore/hone the mains these days? How about machining the main caps to fit the girdle? Add all that up & you'll be in it around $400-$600.....which is definately not CHEAP insurance in my book.
That money would be beter spent upgrading the stock block to a Dart, R302, Boss, World, etc. You can find these blocks used for good prices sometimes.
However, if it gives you piece of mind to buy a main girdle.....I guess that's really what they're selling.
My opinion: If you plan on pushing the limits of the stock block, it's money WELL spent in the long run to upgrade to a stronger block. There's a saying among engine builders.... You don't put a $2000 rotating assembly in a $200 block. & you don't put a $200 rotating assembly in a $2000 block.
-------------------- "My shit ain't stock. Shits got a cam yo."-Archie Saleen (Union city)
Posts: 388 | From: Oakland | Registered: Jan 2003
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STREETFIGHTER50
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Damn Rico u still bringin this up! Let's just say, no I would not spend $400-600 to put a girdle on the "right way". That would be insane. If they all cost that much, then I'd definately look into an aftermarket block or into the 351w as u did. I think anyone runnin the stock rebuilds will still run the cheaper steel girdles regardless [ January 07, 2006, 06:35 PM: Message edited by: STREETFIGHTER50 ]
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