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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Wild Donkey</b> <br /><small>Member # 662</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,24,11,38,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> What is the Max hp I can put on a sportsman block.<BR> Please say 600rwhp is ok. <IMG SRC="confused.gif" border="0"> <P> thanx in advance. <IMG SRC="wink.gif" border="0"> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Blu50Stang</b> <br /><small>Member # 489</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,24,11,52,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I believe that's cool. I would run a main cap girdle for the hell of it tho. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Wild Donkey</b> <br /><small>Member # 662</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,24,11,54,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I was thinkin of the girdle as well but want to find out the limit of the block it's self. Just wanted to use the girdle as extra protection. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>st5150</b> <br /><small>Member # 51</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,24,12,52,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 600rwhp should be just fine. Make sure the rotating assembly is well balanced and throw a good balancer on it. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Wild Donkey</b> <br /><small>Member # 662</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,24,13,52,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> nICE TO HEAR IT'S GONNA WORK. MY BALANCER IS A PIONEER HIGH PERFORMANCE ONE. I'VE SEEN SOME BIG HORSEPOWER CARS USE IT. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>John91coupe</b> <br /><small>Member # 18</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,24,20,48,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Here are my 8 items for keeping a stock block together, they apply to a B block as well.<P>o Avoid detonation <P>o Use studs on the mains with a girdle <P>o Premier balance job on the rotating assembly <P>o Align hone the mains <P>o Use a non undercut crank if it's a stocker <P>o Keep RPM down (pulley the blower for maximum boost at under 6500, assuming it's a blower). <P>o Use a rev limiter that cuts spark, not fuel. <P>o Don't use solid motor mounts <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>PunkINa5.SLOW</b> <br /><small>Member # 10</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,24,20,54,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by John91coupe:<BR><STRONG><P>o Avoid detonation <P></STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>Owning everthing but the blower and intake that was on Johns last combo I have to attest to the first point. AVOID DETONATION.<P>lol<P>too funny <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>John91coupe</b> <br /><small>Member # 18</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,24,21,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Owning everthing but the blower and intake that was on Johns last combo I have to attest to the first point. AVOID DETONATION.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Aah yes! Very true, but the block didn't crack <IMG SRC="smile.gif" border="0">.......or did it? <IMG SRC="frown.gif" border="0"> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>PunkINa5.SLOW</b> <br /><small>Member # 10</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,24,21,22,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> John I can take pics of the shattered cylinder wall. I still have to block and often people sit on it while they watch me build theirs <IMG SRC="smile.gif" border="0"><P>So funny thing is your block is my campaign against stock blocks and then what do I go and do??<P>Use a well prepped stock block <IMG SRC="frown.gif" border="0"><P>The R blocks and A-4s are just too pricey for folks like me ..........at this point in life <IMG SRC="smile.gif" border="0"> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Wild Donkey</b> <br /><small>Member # 662</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,25,7,43,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> The R blocks and A-4s are just too pricey for folks like me ..........at this point in life <IMG SRC="smile.gif" border="0">[/QB][/QUOTE]<P><BR> i AGREE JUST TO MUCH. i'LL TRY TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE A SPORTSMAN LAST. I'M PRITTY SURE I CAN MAKE MY COMBO WORK WITH ONE.<BR> <IMG SRC="wink.gif" border="0"> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Yellow94GT</b> <br /><small>Member # 431</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,25,12,41,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> What seems to be the going rate for the A4 and R blocks? What kind of HP can they hanlde? Thanks in advance, Drew <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Wild Donkey</b> <br /><small>Member # 662</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,0,25,14,3,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> aN R302 you can get it for $1,600 delivered to your house. It can hold about 800rwhp. An A4 I heard but not positive it's like $3,000. Crazy a$$ prices. <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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