Thread: What's the appeal of an aluminum engine block?
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Old 11-18-2016, 03:35 AM
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I think the weight of the Pond cast iron block would probably be an aberration. It's cast heavier in many spots and as a result, will hold 1000+ hp and will take a 4.400"+ bore size. Keep in mind that going from that factory standard 4.233"-4.250" bore size to a 4.310"-4.375"-4.400" bore takes out a LOT of weight....

I have a factory 427 S/O block here, I think they weigh somewhere around 195 lbs.
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