12-19-2012, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Yep, I got tired quickly of looking for a nice original sideoiler block. Weld here, sleeve there and expensive. And most of all, no patience.
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Mine was a NOS block lying on an engine builders shop floor when I purchased it in 1993. I began driving my car with this engine in late 2004.
In 2008 I was fast tracking at Mid-Ohio off and on for 2 days. I ran the bejesus out of the car, and had a blast. However, if you play with your toys too hard, they will break.
The intake springs on #2 cylinder let loose, the valve dropped, piston smashed the valve into the head, and cracked the cylinder wall.
I almost used that episode to justify purchasing an aluminum block, but my engine guy said he could fix me up with a sleeve. He did that, and 5 years later everything is still good with the engine.
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