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Old 09-06-2008, 10:00 AM
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Cheaper and they can handle more hp but is the weight difference really something that is noticable and will effect performance?
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Iron blocks are really heavy compared to aluminum blocks. The problem is that all that weight is going up front which is not good for handling. If you are just drag racing, it won't make as much of a difference, but its still not where you want the weight.
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