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Old 04-18-2007, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 82ACAUTOCRAFT
I would like feedback from people using the new aluminum blocks, problems, durability issues, stretching, leaks overheating, etc.
For example aluminum rover V8 have a problem with sleeves moving down the block and coolant entering the combustion chamber.


Except for your thread above, no one has come up with valid reasons why I should use an aluminum block! My car is original and it is currently fitted with a 428!
The aluminum block is lighter (obviously), and can be repaired much more easily than an iron block if your engine builder screws up. Ask me how I know.

In your case, I'd keep the original 428 block, same one they put in the galaxies.
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