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