How leaky are new FE blocks?

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by blykins

All of these things need to be watched carefully upon assembly. Otherwise it's smooth sailing.

Originally Posted by patrickt

It can be done... it just takes time.

Now this sounds encouraging .
& time I have...

Originally Posted by rodneym

Dimis,
If the sun doesn't bother you much, or the heat, or the noise, or the lack of Cadillac comfort, I think a couple drops of oil a week (so I've heard) should be ok.

Now that's about the most sensible conclusion I've read.

Originally Posted by rodneym

Corvette motors are awesome.
My mom loves hers.

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Why not one of those 572R's with 720 HP from Chevrolet? Small block? Pshaw.

There's little chance of a Chevy in my project, but if it were to sneak in, it could only be the LS7. A modern day 427, its the magic number, and with all the goodies built in it titanium rods, 6 bolts mains, etc... It's undeniably a "practical" & "sensible" option

I just want to know what I'm getting myself in for when my heart wins & I opt for the "unpractical" & "insensible" choice of Alu FE S/O.

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Originally Posted by rodneym

Don't worry. I'll spare everybody. But someday I'll have a post with pictures and the title will be "Check out what's in my garage, b*tches!!!!"

Rodneym - 3 years registered with CC & nearly 700 post later. You have a Kirkham S/O in your details yet still no pics in of your garage
Dude get some photos posted I'm dieing to see whats in that garage.

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Many thanks for everyones input

[DanEC]

I was going to comment that a drip now and then in the garage was just the beast marking it's territory - but this thread seems to have taken a turn towards the sublime. But there - I did anyway.

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Rodneym - 3 years registered with CC & nearly 700 post later. You have a Kirkham S/O in your details yet still no pics in of your garage
Dude get some photos posted I'm dieing to see whats in that garage.

I've got an album on my page (are they not public?) but there's big changes in the motor dept. One of the suppliers is taking forever, though. When it's in I'll post.

But I was referring to the illusive magnesium wheels...

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

I've got an album on my page (are they not public?)

There are no picture in your album. I don't think you have a Cobra at all.

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by patrickt

There are no picture in your album. I don't think you have a Cobra at all.

Let's see.... over 2K miles on the KMP and not one issue....and the FE doesn't leak.
By golly, you're right. There's no way in hell I have a Cobra!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Let's see.... over 2K miles on the KMP and not one issue....and the FE doesn't leak.

So you say... but until you post pics, we continue to remain skeptical.

[Bill Bess]

My 428 never leaks, except for the gasket on the Canton oil pan...tends to stay a little wet, and one of the sheet metal valve covers tends to fling oil after a couple of years, but no real oil leaks. It really depends on who and how the engine was put together...experts = no leaks, novice = maybe.

My answer is, wipe it down once in a while and park the car on black carpet.
Bill

[patrickt]

If you have a solid cam it's a little tougher to seal off the covers, since you have to remove them. Once I found open gear grease, that stopped all of the seeping/weeping around the valve covers. Just don't breathe it. Valve cover gasket alternatives to cork