Big Mopar main caps

[camdog440]

Originally Posted by Caperat

Please save your money until you can buy an aftermarket block. Sure would be a shame to destroy the good pieces you already have invested in. They have been splitting the main bearing webbings for years. Stock blocks are OK until you reach the 630 to 650 maximum for hp. level. Checkout MOPARTS website and look for some pics.

The aftermarket block is the smart answer. My problem is that I don't want to wait that long. I've contacted several mopar engine builder gurus, one of them suggested I build it with the stock caps, no girdle. THat would save me $ 600-$700 on the aluminum cap install... and basically all I would need to complete my motor is some pushrods.

I am trying to find out about the availability of aftermarket mopar wedge iron blocks, which are currently nonexistent.