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Low deck race block #464934
09/10/09 01:45 PM
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It likely has been covered here but I would like your opinions.It seems a bit strange that no one is manufacturing a low deck iron race block.Not enough demand? I would think a block with high quality and options would be very popular.Tons of stroker kits are being sold and with the cyl heads out there appears to be a need for a dependable block that can live a high H.P. levels.Cost would be just as reasonable as a high deck race block or better.Likely not much more costly than a fully prepped stocker w/bushed lifter bores, studs and a girdle.Please chime in with your thoughts.


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Re: Low deck race block [Re: mike s] #464935
09/10/09 02:06 PM
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I think k-P is making/developing one as we speak. All in good time

Re: Low deck race block [Re: mike s] #464936
09/10/09 02:06 PM
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The tooling for the World block was set up to make the block as either a tall water jacket (RB) or a short water jacket (B). As of now only the tall versions are made and offered for sale, though.

The possibility does exist for it to be produced in the future, but it will not be anytime very soon.

Re: Low deck race block [Re: ZIPPY] #464937
09/10/09 02:59 PM
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For any package with a stroke of 4.25 or less, it is the best combo.
Light reciprocating assembly.
Shorter pushrods.
More compact engine combo, fits in chassis better.
Lighter overall.
No spacers for B1 intakes.
Shorter cylinders = more rigid cylinders, less block flex.


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Re: Low deck race block [Re: Diablo] #464938
09/12/09 02:44 PM
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I think k-P is making/developing one as we speak. All in good time








Re: Low deck race block [Re: ZIPPY] #464939
09/12/09 06:43 PM
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Quote:

The tooling for the World block was set up to make the block as either a tall water jacket (RB) or a short water jacket (B). As of now only the tall versions are made and offered for sale, though.

The possibility does exist for it to be produced in the future, but it will not be anytime very soon.


That would be nice if they decided to produce the low deck version. I have 4 years on my current 511 CID block. My back up 511 CID has my old 471 CID block which started as a 451, so that block has about 4 years on it (but now has aluminum mains like the block in my car and a fresh hone.)

So I guess I don't need a block right now. But no parts last forever...


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