Interesting thread about Aluminium blocks [Archive]

bradc

22-10-2006, 10:23 PM

http://www.3si.org/forum/showthread.php?t=350366&page=1&pp=10

Is there a chance that our blocks will simply explode as we approach 500 hp or so?

Rally205

24-10-2006, 01:33 PM

We don't have aluminium blocks so probably not:happy:

bradc

24-10-2006, 06:52 PM

Everything I've read about the 6A13 has said the A stands for aluminium, or is that just the heads or something?

Rally205

26-10-2006, 01:16 PM

Alloy heads etc but cast iron block

MunkyWrench

30-10-2006, 02:03 AM

Alloy heads etc but cast iron block are you sure?..

Rally205

30-10-2006, 09:38 AM

I am absolutely positive./pan

Nick Mann

30-10-2006, 03:14 PM

Alloy heads etc but cast iron block

Spot on.