Busted Block?

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  1. hotrodt Member

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    Building a new motor and am a little worried about the block. 1980 302 block punched .040 shooting for a conservative 300 to 350 horsepower possibly 400 with the right parts. Is this block worth using or should I find a stock bore Mexican block?:shrug:
    hotrodt, Feb 20, 2008
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  2. Mustang5L5 Founding Member

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    I would be a little worried about that particular block bored .040 over with 350-400HP.


    Even a stock untouched 87+ block would be right at the limit with 400HP
    Mustang5L5, Feb 20, 2008
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  3. hotrodt Member

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    Aftermarket block?
    hotrodt, Feb 20, 2008
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  4. PJC Racing New Member

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    Have the block sonic checked, and if the machine shop says the cylinders aren't too thin, the block will support 300-350 bell hp.
    PJC Racing, Feb 20, 2008
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    LS-what?, Feb 20, 2008
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  6. hotrodt Member

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    wow what a great site thanks bud
    hotrodt, Feb 20, 2008
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  7. pistonhead351 flim hunter

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    Honestly if the machine work is good i dont think youll have a problem. The weakness isnt necesarily the bore's but more the very weak main webbing.
    pistonhead351, Feb 20, 2008
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