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Education on small blocks #2674032 07/04/19 01:56 PM 07/04/19 01:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,535 USA H hudsonhornet7x OP pro stock
hudsonhornet7x OP pro stock H Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,535 USA	With all the reading here about when, not if, your stock big block will crack the mains, cylinder walls, etc, I would like to know opinions about small block Chrysler engines. I have never had the opportunity to work with them. so here goes: What is the best stock block to look for and how much can you safely make without worrying about hurting the block? Are any aftermarket blocks available? How big can you safely make a stock small block in cubic inches? What are some good books to learn about small block Chryslers? Thank you all, I am sure I left out some information.

Re: Education on small blocks [Re: hudsonhornet7x] #2674086 07/04/19 03:20 PM 07/04/19 03:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,265 Minnesota Hemi_Joel master
Hemi_Joel master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,265 Minnesota	I know very very little about small blocks because I'm mostly a Hemi guy. But I do know this: If I was going to ever run a small block, it would be a NASCAR engine. Those things are pretty cheap, readily available, and they definitely have got some snort! [img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img] 31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A “Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” – Mark Twain "Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution."

Re: Education on small blocks [Re: Hemi_Joel] #2674138 07/04/19 05:02 PM 07/04/19 05:02 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	In a LA stock block you can make 600hp no problem

Re: Education on small blocks [Re: hudsonhornet7x] #2674153 07/04/19 05:48 PM 07/04/19 05:48 PM
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 350 Mequon, WI G gzig5 enthusiast
gzig5 enthusiast G Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 350 Mequon, WI	I think Ritter is the only game for new race blocks. There are still a few X or R3 blocks that pop up from time to time. Expect to pay $4k or so for an unused one? A 4.125" crank will get you better than 426 ci. There is a ton of free info if you are willing to google it online, but the Larry Shepard books are pretty well regarded.

Re: Education on small blocks [Re: gzig5] #2674268 07/04/19 10:57 PM 07/04/19 10:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,535 USA H hudsonhornet7x OP pro stock
hudsonhornet7x OP pro stock H Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,535 USA	Thank you guys, I think a big inch small block would be a blast. I have read about the Ritter blocks and problems. Do you think the problems are behind them?

Re: Education on small blocks [Re: hudsonhornet7x] #2674274 07/04/19 11:47 PM 07/04/19 11:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,007 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,007 PA.	Originally Posted by hudsonhornet7x Thank you guys, I think a big inch small block would be a blast. I have read about the Ritter blocks and problems. Do you think the problems are behind them? How fast are you looking to go and at what weight? A stock Small block will hold up to quite a bit. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: Education on small blocks [Re: pittsburghracer] #2675416 07/08/19 01:50 AM 07/08/19 01:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,375 D dogdays I Live Here
dogdays I Live Here D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,375	Skip right over to the Hemi. You know you want to. If you're going to buy all LA stuff just don't. Start oiut with the new Hemi and even though it costs more it weighs less and has a much higher hp potential. R.

Re: Education on small blocks [Re: hudsonhornet7x] #2675453 07/08/19 09:54 AM 07/08/19 09:54 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,400 Tulsa, Oklahoma 340Cuda master
340Cuda master Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,400 Tulsa, Oklahoma	Originally Posted by hudsonhornet7x Thank you guys, I think a big inch small block would be a blast. I have read about the Ritter blocks and problems. Do you think the problems are behind them? While I don't have one, it sounds like the Ritter blocks are ready for prime time. However if I did get one, I would make sure it was a "latest version" and I would have a top notch machine shop check if fully before using it.

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