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Old 03-05-2010, 08:59 AM
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The older blocks are stronger than the newer blocks, pre 1980 I believe. There are many horror stories on the Mustang site with guys using super chargers with the newer 5.0 blocks. Anything over 500 HP and the blocks split in two. I have a 68 302 Windsor block. Ther are 302 blocks that were cast in Mexico "Mexican blocks" and are a bit beefier. The next step is the new Boss 302 block or an after market Dart or World 4 bolt main block.
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