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Old 12-18-2006, 02:34 AM
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hey guys is there anything i can do to make the block stronger without getting a new block? lol
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Old 12-18-2006, 02:36 AM
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nope
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Old 12-18-2006, 02:38 AM
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damnit! lol...how much power u think the stock 302 can hold before it splits?
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Old 12-18-2006, 02:42 AM
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stock blocks are splitting around 450 rwhp, if your building strictly a track vehicle, you can fill the coolant passages with concrete, will add a little strength, with a little weight also
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Old 12-18-2006, 02:58 AM
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naw its not strictly track. its definatly gonna be a dd lol. but sumthing that can tear up the streets when i want it to.
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Old 12-18-2006, 03:06 AM
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some people are making 500+ horse with no problems
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Old 12-18-2006, 03:08 AM
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IIRC, luckythirteen had 461rwhp when his block went.
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Old 12-18-2006, 03:09 AM
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so should i play it safe and not go above 400 to the wheels? what is the cheapest way to get to 400 safely with out the bottle. with a 90 lx??
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Old 12-18-2006, 03:10 AM
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306 with afr 185s and a s-trim
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Old 12-18-2006, 03:11 AM
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wow much would that cost? n how reliable is that?
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