Re: KB solid block for bracket racing
[Re: rick4106]
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02/20/18 06:16 PM
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Anyone using a Solid KB block for bracket racing? I have a solid kb block, it's no problem in my world running 40 degree lake water through to heads, I will tell you the oil temp comes up quickly, wouldent recomend a solid block for bracket racing on asphalt
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Re: KB solid block for bracket racing
[Re: rick4106]
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02/21/18 02:38 PM
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I just cannot see in a bracket situation where it would be a good idea. Especially on gasoline. Better get a HUGE oil cooler with an equally HUGE fan and figure out someway to circulate the oil between rounds. HP makes heat so if you are making any you are going to make some really warm oil especially late in the day when you get into quick turn arounds. Look no farther that what Tony is saying, he has access to unlimited COLD water to run through the engine and sees oil temps come up quick
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Re: KB solid block for bracket racing
[Re: cudaman1969]
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Don't the pro mods and pro stocks run billet blocks now? About as solid as you can get. Two TOTALLY different classes. In bracket racing you better be able to run the number all day and be ready for "round robin"
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Re: KB solid block for bracket racing
[Re: rick4106]
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Pro Stock still runs radiators and iron blocks. Pro Mods are making stupid boost and horsepower and need the strength. A 3/4 fill block still has water at the hottest part of the cylinder and they will show higher oil temps. Between rounds maintenance routines are a little different between Pro cars and a guy running a 7 round bracket race on Saturday night.
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Re: KB solid block for bracket racing
[Re: merpar]
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how are you circulating water through the heads with the solid block?
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Re: KB solid block for bracket racing
[Re: HOTMOPR]
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12/02/19 10:02 PM
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how are you circulating water through the heads with the solid block? Add fittings on each end of both heads and make it work I know some racer with solid blocks that use the cold water from their intercoolers to cool the heads after a run
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Re: KB solid block for bracket racing
[Re: Cab_Burge]
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12/02/19 10:09 PM
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That's what I was thinking but wasn't sure. Thanks
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