Re: BOTTOM-END GIRDLE KIT???
[Re: BradH]
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11/11/11 05:22 PM
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OK, so, horizontally, not vertically relative to the crank centerline.
I like the theory behind why splayed 4 bolt set-ups work.
R.I.P.- Gary "Coop" Davis 02/09/68-05/13/04
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Re: BOTTOM-END GIRDLE KIT???
[Re: Labratt]
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11/13/11 04:16 PM
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Re: BOTTOM-END GIRDLE KIT???
[Re: 69darthulk]
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11/13/11 08:13 PM
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I used the kit from 440 source. Low deck making around 700hp and am very happy with how it's holding up. Had the machine shop set it up and line hone it. They were nice enough to mark the shims for when I reasembled it. http://store.440source.com/Main-Stud-Girdles/products/135/
Just wondering how the 440 source main girdle would work with aluminum main caps. I see he sell the kit, just wondering Kevin
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Re: BOTTOM-END GIRDLE KIT???
[Re: BradH]
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11/14/11 12:59 AM
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Not being a machinist, I'm curious why you need to have the main caps align honed when switching from bolts to studs, considering the caps fit into the main registers and the hardware is just there to strap 'em down. Yeah, I know, that's an over-simplified view... but still.
IMO, The distortion issue of the extra torque value is minimal. The studs extra shank diameter vs the bolts shank diameter is what can kick the main registers out of skew. Ive seen it, you wouldnt think it could happen but it does.
The simple finger nail test will catch it. Now it catches , before it didnt.
Yeah, I know, thats's an over-simplified view... but still.
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Re: BOTTOM-END GIRDLE KIT???
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11/14/11 02:09 AM
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That BCR set-up is one STOUT looking piece!
That's the unit I have as well.
thats why I want one to replace the CRE unit that I have...mine uses the stock caps...I want the extra beef and I like the main caps going web to web adding to the rigidity..
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Re: BOTTOM-END GIRDLE KIT???
[Re: rowin4]
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11/14/11 11:53 AM
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heres a pic of BCR's girdle/main caps assembly
It's such a nice piece it's a shame to cover it up with the oil pan.
That is a pretty piece wonder what that setup would cost ya.
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Re: BOTTOM-END GIRDLE KIT???
[Re: joshking440]
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11/14/11 12:20 PM
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If i remember correctly I paid around 850 dollars for the main caps and girdle but I could be off a few bucks
That is a nice pease..but if i was to do another bullet i'll just in vest that 850.00 in a new block.Speaking of blocks any testing made with the new b-block yet
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