I seen your. car looking good as always . they had us in the back against the fence on the grass opposite of where you were i was passed seeing as I pre registered and guys who didn't had much better parking then usI drove my heep over to maple grove for AM show too was amazing seeing all them stangs there. must have missed you there bro your car is looking good!
This is true thanks for the input I appreciate it broIf you go Dart, you'll never have to worry about something giving out when your foot is in the carpet. That was my biggest fear when I had my stock block. Keep your eyes open for deals online. I got my longblock new second hand for almost half of what it would cost new from an engine builder. The owner decided to do a Coyote swap instead. There are alway deals to be had.
I agree with the dart block build. Never have to worry again. I've vowed to never build another stock block engine. Unless it's just a typical h/c/i-under 6000rpm combo why bother? I understand about affordability (I still haven't ordered mine after 2 years of saving). At 500 hp I'd be worried every time I laid into it and why have 500hp if you never enjoy that extra power
I agree that they are ok up to a point. But he is talking about "edge" of reliability of the block IMO @ 500 blown hp. I just would spend the extra on a solid shortblock and never worry about the possibility of the block cracking. How many times do we see these posts on the forums about after the fact " should've bought a dart block"? I've seen it a lot. Just my opinion I personally would upgrade and "forget about it"That's why whenever someome asks about building a street motor, I normally tell them to just get a used explorer motor and swap out the cam, oil pump, gaskets and bearings- if they want a long block, swap out the springs. That way when you do blow it up, you have about $500 into it vs. the $3000 most guys spend on a "built" shortblock that will last as long. These stock blocks are pretty stout despite the bashing they get. They will normally take up to 450hp before nailbiting takes place.
I remember years back Mark Oneal once said that a main stud girdle on a stock block was there to keep the parts in place after they break, not to stop anything from breaking. lol
Jeff, if you are thinking about rebuilding your short block, don't waste your time and money on the 306. You can build a 331 for the same money . I wouldn't go with forged cranks, rods, and pistons. A decent stroker kit from CHP would be more than enough to outlast the block.
That's why whenever someome asks about building a street motor, I normally tell them to just get a used explorer motor and swap out the cam, oil pump, gaskets and bearings- if they want a long block, swap out the springs. That way when you do blow it up, you have about $500 into it vs. the $3000 most guys spend on a "built" shortblock that will last as long. These stock blocks are pretty stout despite the bashing they get. They will normally take up to 450hp before nailbiting takes place.
I remember years back Mark Oneal once said that a main stud girdle on a stock block was there to keep the parts in place after they break, not to stop anything from breaking. lol
Jeff, if you are thinking about rebuilding your short block, don't waste your time and money on the 306. You can build a 331 for the same money . I wouldn't go with forged cranks, rods, and pistons. A decent stroker kit from CHP would be more than enough to outlast the block.
The girdle wont do chit other than hold the pieces together when it does blow
balancer brand new , fly wheel I just did 2 weeks ago . I may try another balancer I have another new one to tryDumb question flywheel is the correct one?...and New balancer?....im guessing you installed a new one right?
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