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Originally Posted by SSDiv6
Art,
Do you have the EDZ casting engine block?
If you do, that is the standard production block used on the Minivans and regular cars.
The SRT and Turbo cars have the EDV and EDT casting numbers.
Although they say all the blocks are the same, I believe the SRT and turbo blocks to be stronger.
Another option is to use the DCR billet bedplate reinforcement.
http://dcrsrt.com/index.php?_a=product&product_id=162 |
I run an early block 99 (caravan/stratus). The oil drainback vent is different on the 2001 and up blocks.
I've talked to several people about the bedplate straps. They all seem to think they are worthless at best. They would be easy to make. You have to machine material off the bedplate to use them. I know of a couple of high HP cars that have broken blocks with them installed.
The balance was checked twice I bought the crank used it was supposed to be balanced but I had it redone (it checked out fine) Plus they just put it on the balance machine this morning.
I have been told that cutting the counterweights off, sometimes leads to bad harmonics