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The Bottom Half Of My 445W
A few weeks back, I started this post to outline the cylinder heads for my 445 Windsor.
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/small-block-talk/83455-pics-my-new-tfs-cnc-tw-r-225cc-heads.html I just received my new Dart Sportsman block from Keith Craft today. This is a 9.5" deck block, 4.155" bore, 2.75" mains. This block has been bored/honed, clearanced for a 4.100" stroke, and square decked to my spec. Probe forged dished pistons will be used with Total Seal rings. I was pleased to see that these pistons only had one groove for a spirolock on each side. I hate spirolocks. :mad: Everything is going to be taken to my balancer on Friday...hopefully I can start assembly next weekend. http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/IMG_0192.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/IMG_0189.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/IMG_0191.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/IMG_0187.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/IMG_0186.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/IMG_0190.jpg I'm very pleased with the block...Keith's machinists do a great job. |
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I see you don't have 4 bolt mains on the end caps. Is this block a lot cheaper than the full 4 bolt main block?
Good to see your not screwing around with those stock 351 blocks...POS compared to Dart and World Products. RD |
I just received the block this evening....I will sit down and mic all the clearances before I assemble. Keith had the pistons so the block could be bored/honed to fit them. I don't expect any problems, but I always double check.
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This is the Sportsman block. The Iron Eagle block has the 4-bolt caps on the ends. Yes, it's more expensive, but it has a few more goodies. This block is rated for 1200hp....so there's no worries.
I think the oil pan selection is limited with the blocks that have 4-bolt end caps. |
Yes we had to mill off a corner of the rear main for oil pan clearance. I have had mine for 5 years and they were a little less expensive back then.
Good luck with your stroker. RD |
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