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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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does anyone know if older 60's and70's 289/302 non roller blocks are stronger than roller block???
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Not enough to really matter, unless it's a Boss 302, Mexican 302 or a true 289 Hi Po block
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 05:34 AM
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ive heard that the older block had a higher nickel content and thicker webbing
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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I don't know way you guys sow afraid to go with an stock block I'm running 331 17 psi 575 rwhp on an stock block.for tow years
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