Need your thoughts on this shortblock
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Originally posted by Josh-'97 WS6
In my own opinion, I would never buy that shortblock. A .030" block is at the end of its rope, especially with a forced induction motor. In other words, if you ever need to bore it again, you'll have to find another block. Besides, for a high-power engine, you'll want maximum block integrity. In my case, I'm using a standard bore (4.000"). I believe Rich Krause is only running .010" overbore (4.010") on his mega HP engine.
In my own opinion, I would never buy that shortblock. A .030" block is at the end of its rope, especially with a forced induction motor. In other words, if you ever need to bore it again, you'll have to find another block. Besides, for a high-power engine, you'll want maximum block integrity. In my case, I'm using a standard bore (4.000"). I believe Rich Krause is only running .010" overbore (4.010") on his mega HP engine.
I would say it depends on the price. Add up what the parts minus the block are worth and base a fair price on that, because the block is near the end of its' life.
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Originally posted by OldSStroker
New LT1 blocks are rare, and not really stronger than a "seasoned" street block that has the stock bore.
New LT1 blocks are rare, and not really stronger than a "seasoned" street block that has the stock bore.
The first 140,000 miles were from a woman who was the original owner in Florida. She was 48 when she sold it... And the reason I considered it at all is that it was in mint shape, espicially under the hood. But then I've put 10k on it, the last 2000mi were with a cam upgrade and then the rod bearings on #8 went... I gave it plenty of WOT for the last 10k, and that is the one reason I'm not too sure it'll be a good block... But I hear on the little old lady - that's why you dont buy a modded car
Last edited by Geoff Chadwick; Jan 30, 2004 at 08:07 AM.
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Originally posted by Geoff Chadwick
The first 140,000 miles were from a woman who was the original owner in Florida. She was 48 when she sold it... And the reason I considered it at all is that it was in mint shape, espicially under the hood. But then I've put 10k on it, the last 2000mi were with a cam upgrade and then the rod bearings on #8 went... I gave it plenty of WOT for the last 10k, and that is the one reason I'm not too sure it'll be a good block... But I hear on the little old lady - that's why you dont buy a modded car
The first 140,000 miles were from a woman who was the original owner in Florida. She was 48 when she sold it... And the reason I considered it at all is that it was in mint shape, espicially under the hood. But then I've put 10k on it, the last 2000mi were with a cam upgrade and then the rod bearings on #8 went... I gave it plenty of WOT for the last 10k, and that is the one reason I'm not too sure it'll be a good block... But I hear on the little old lady - that's why you dont buy a modded car
Maybe it's the same reason you don't buy a well used modded shortblock from someone else.
Anyhow, good luck with whatever you decide.
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