Which Block to Use?????

WOW... ive never seen pics of a block failure! that musta sounded nasty!

wow, thats some expensive scrap steel

^^that was a thin web block,i think.kinda hard to tell now. if you think you dont need a good block for this build just think about how you'll want to go bigger and better next time and go ahead and get it now,you'll be glad you did and you can get most of your money back if you want to sell it later.

'Ah bees here, you can PM me if it's easier.

cool40 wrote:^^that was a thin web block,i think.kinda hard to tell now. if you think you dont need a good block for this build just think about how you'll want to go bigger and better next time and go ahead and get it now,you'll be glad you did and you can get most of your money back if you want to sell it later.

that was my thinking when I spec'd out my 572... I thought it was worth saving for an extra season or two to go to the better crank, rods, block etc... now I have no (well less) worry about major part failures... and I have room to grow without a major re-do...

Shane

Larry T wrote:in your own words:a picture is worth a thousand words.........well here is 2 pictures + a few words 838hp/732tk it didnt last long.

Here is something that'll make you feel better Larry.

^^^^^^ Was that block filled and I also read where he knew something was wrong but ran it anyways. Is that also true? I hope my stock block holds up for a while until I can afford an A460 block.

BigBlockFalcon wrote:^^^^^^ Was that block filled and I also read where he knew something was wrong but ran it anyways. Is that also true? I hope my stock block holds up for a while until I can afford an A460 block.

I'm not sure if it was filled or not but here is the answer to your question. http://www.460ford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121183&highlight=LarryT's+552 Here is a link to the build.

Larry T wrote:OK,im fessing up the last pass was on me!i knew something was hurt in the motor the oil psi was down some.but i said fork it i had my cape on it was my time to shine like a heRo.....i did go across the line first.... ask the pink 55 cheby.....i had clicked her off about 2/3 track and was coasting!yes i have learned if you want to ware the cape have the "A"block in your pocket.

I am not sure why everyone is ragging on the whole stock block thing. They have been handling power like that for 40 years and now everyone is all "A460 or you should build nothing". The motor was damaged before the pass so you can't say the block fell apart because of the power. It was already damaged and then after being abused more it all blew apart. Not a real surprise. For all anyone knows it could have been a bad block to begin with.

I just got my A460 block stripped down to take to the machine shop tomorrow for a bore job, everything in it looked new, all the bearings are going right back in...........no sign of capwalk..........no "oh shit" moments. Just the same the oil control is doing its job.............for once no "issues" to fix, just a simple power upgrade, and no question the foundation I have will be up to the task.

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Here is something that'll make you feel better Larry.

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wow another nicely designed pan Lem

dfree383 wrote:
I believe what everyone is saying is if your intentions are to build a big motor, don't skimp on the block, the difference in the investment isn't worth the cost of doing it twice. Not that the stock stuff isn't good, the aftermarket stuff is better money spent.

I see your point.
Thxs.

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jasonf wrote:
I believe what everyone is saying is if your intentions are to build a big motor, don't skimp on the block, the difference in the investment isn't worth the cost of doing it twice. Not that the stock stuff isn't good, the aftermarket stuff is better money spent.

Exactly... I ran a stock block for 15 years... but it seems like so many people are building high horsepower strokers... and if your going to put alot of high dollar parts and shoot for the moon with your horsepower... then why not start with the better foundation?

Stock iron is still a viable piece... I just say, dont skimp, its not as easy to change blocks as it is heads or an intake...

Shane

bruno wrote:

Here is something that'll make you feel better Larry.

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Oooooboy oboy oboy!i am ready to put the pan on as soon as i get it.lem is a just in time guy and he is