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04-12-2016, 04:11 PM | #1 |
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Stock Eliminator Block Question
How strict are the tech inspectors on the block casting numbers? We are looking at doing an O/SA 1971 Maverick and have a few D0 casting blocks here but no D1 blocks to be found yet. I know the rule book states same year as car but is there any leeway involved at the tech level? On the other hand......the owner isn't going to sink a ton of money into the car to the point of challenging the record so I'm not sure how much attention he is likely to attract from the tech guys either.
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04-12-2016, 06:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: Stock Eliminator Block Question
As long as the block has the same bore size, deck height , main bearing bore size and made out of the same material, you should be OK .
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04-12-2016, 06:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Stock Eliminator Block Question
You can use any Ford Motor Company SB. My advice is to find a later model "roller" style block (plentiful and cheap) and fill it to the bottom of the water pump hole with concrete/grout. We use the high tensile strength cement grout and its as good, probably better than any thing out there and a bunch cheaper. Have to thank the late Kip Martin for that. I think I have a standard bore already filled if your interested and can deliver to Houston National event in 3 weeks. $500.00 ready to machine. We went with an SVO block because of the 3.400 stroke of the 363 CJ combo.
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04-12-2016, 09:04 PM | #4 |
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Re: Stock Eliminator Block Question
Great! Thanks for the help, gentlemen. Owner has at least one Mexican block but I will see if he is interested in the filled block you have, RJ. I might get that one for myself if he isn't wanting to spring for it.
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04-12-2016, 09:18 PM | #5 |
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Re: Stock Eliminator Block Question
One other thing..........what engine is Marty Buth using for N & O/SA?
Nevermind.............found it. Last edited by ShadowLands; 04-12-2016 at 09:22 PM. |
04-13-2016, 07:25 AM | #6 |
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Re: Stock Eliminator Block Question
The block RJ is talking about is .030 finished bore and comes with a Canton girdle with fasteners and windage tray.
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04-14-2016, 09:31 PM | #7 |
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Re: Stock Eliminator Block Question
Marty uses a 4 cylinder turbo combo.
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