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Whats the best combo u can think of to run solid 10's N/A?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by rico91stang: [QB] [QUOTE]Originally posted by 93PONY: [qb] 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. [/qb][/QUOTE] :worship: :worship: :worship: :patriot: [/QB][/QUOTE]
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