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Old 02-25-2007, 10:13 PM
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i was wondering if i should spend the 230 on girdles? are they worth it? i want about 450 to the wheels with poly motor mounts and it wont be reved past 5500 any ideas on how to make the block hold that?
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Old 02-25-2007, 10:16 PM
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ive often wondered if those worked
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Old 02-25-2007, 10:18 PM
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yeah ive herd both good and bad and i wanted to see if u guys had any input cuz ive trusted everyone before and they havent let me down haha. does anyone have these?
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Old 02-25-2007, 10:21 PM
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I know I wouldn't spend it on that girdle......the intake does a good job....
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Old 02-25-2007, 10:29 PM
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well what else can beef up a block?
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Old 02-25-2007, 10:35 PM
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i'm not sure if they can be used on 5.0 blocks, but for 351's they have splayed 4 bolt main conversions

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Old 02-25-2007, 10:38 PM
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what the hell is that
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Old 02-25-2007, 11:02 PM
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splayed 4 bolt mains wont keep the block from cracking, thats what happens to 'em. They just you from driving over the crank.
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Old 02-25-2007, 11:19 PM
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yeah they are worth it it is just extra strenght
no point in not doing it
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Old 02-26-2007, 02:04 AM
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they help keep the crank from walking, they don't strengthen the block. I'm still debating if I'm going to spend the money. If you're running too much power, the block is gonna break anyway.
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