Aftermarket Aluminum FE Blocks

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

I know Barry's position but that doesn't mean they'll need rebuilds at 8K or 10K miles as Rod explains in the first post.
Moving around doesn't mean short-span rebuilds, especially with predominantly street/cruise use.

You and I are in agreement on that. I think the fella that wrote it is probably just trying to start something up. If I had any credible data that aluminum blocks needed rebuilds that quickly I would have gleefully thrown it in Rod's face long ago.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

You and I are in agreement on that. I think the fella that wrote it is probably just trying to start something up. If I had any credible data that aluminum blocks needed rebuilds that quickly I would have gleefully thrown it in Rod's face long ago.

That was good.

This person also made some derisive remarks about aluminum FE's previously too, but he obviously has no factual data to support it theory, and neither do I. However, I do know that Rokndad (Tom) with CSX4758 has around 8,000-10,000 miles on his car and his is running just as strong as ever with a Pond aluminum block.

The new aluminum blocks are thicker with better mounting bosses for "stuff" so I would think I'll/we'll be fine. Sheesh, 10,000 miles may be 10 years from now for me.

[lovehamr]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I think the fella that wrote it is probably just trying to start something up.

Or maybe he's just a penis.

Steve