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Jan 25, 2003 | 10:05 PM

abates

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i know which is stronger

but which is cheaper?

buying a 2-bolt block & splaying it to 4-bolt

or

buying a 4-bolt block & running main studs

Jan 25, 2003 | 10:15 PM

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Re: i know which is stronger

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Originally posted by abates
but which is cheaper?

buying a 2-bolt block & splaying it to 4-bolt

or

buying a 4-bolt block & running main studs

Cheaper?

Buying the 4-bolt and using main studs. Really comes down to the deal you get on the block though.

-Mindgame

Jan 26, 2003 | 08:21 AM

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Jan 26, 2003 | 11:41 PM

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Jan 27, 2003 | 10:28 AM

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Overall I think buying a 4 main block is cheaper than getting a 2 bolt block splayed.

Jan 28, 2003 | 09:31 AM

abates

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i realize that it will vary, but what is the price range on a 2-bolt block & 4-bolt block? a local machine shop has a short block assembly for sale that has 4-bolt mains $500. i hope that the stock crank/rods/pistons/cam have some value to offset the original cost.