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Old 02-10-2014, 01:08 AM   #4
Ed Fernandez
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Talking Re: Is a Mexican Block Worth the Trouble?

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Originally Posted by SStockDart View Post
I read up on Mexican Blocks before using one in my street rod...(55 F100)....please understand that this engine is intended to "sound good" and I don't care how fast it it.....it is a 302.....I understand that the Mexican block is better because it has more nickel (SP) content....I don't know why that is better, it is just what I was told.....I never run the streetrod over 6,000 so this might not be a good example...no sleeves, no light weight parts....."It sounds really fast........but it isn't".....LOL (that is what street rods are supposed to do)
Gary,they also should have a "green card" also.
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