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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,062
Posted By BLOCKMAN

I actually use the Tilton dowel tool it bolts to...

I actually use the Tilton dowel tool it bolts to the crank shaft and and the holes are reamed out over size to blue print and new dowel pins are installed this takes less then 10 minutes to set up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By BLOCKMAN

Used many sets of those rings with no problems.

Used many sets of those rings with no problems.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-25-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,894
Posted By BLOCKMAN

The 2912 is used with vacume pumps but it will...

The 2912 is used with vacume pumps but it will work the 2900 is a very good seal as I use alot of those seals with no problems.

Make sure you use sealer between the block and main cap!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-24-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,094
Posted By BLOCKMAN

If you have ever had the chance to deck a GM...

If you have ever had the chance to deck a GM block thay are not very close to begin with and making the decks 90 degrees from each other is a plus, Boring off a squared deck is a big plus as well for...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-24-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,094
Posted By BLOCKMAN

Stroke devided X 2 add rod lenth and...

Stroke devided X 2

add rod lenth

and Compression height of the piston should give you zero deck.

Use a .040 gasket and that should be your .040 quench

If you want .050 quench add .010 to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-23-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,094
Posted By BLOCKMAN

Your better off to square and deck the block to...

Your better off to square and deck the block to zero or leave .010 and use a shop that can leave the VIN on the deck if not find a real shop that can and get your quench down to .040 or .050 at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-22-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 615
Views: 41,429
Posted By BLOCKMAN

I see alot guys over carb there engines and the...

I see alot guys over carb there engines and the dyno sheet should how much air that engine consumed and I am sure its no where near 850 CFM
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,233
Posted By BLOCKMAN

Both head bolts take a 1/2 inch socket a 12 point...

Both head bolts take a 1/2 inch socket a 12 point socket will work with a 6 point head bolt but not the other way around!!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,233
Posted By BLOCKMAN

Who ever plate honed your block should be able to...

Who ever plate honed your block should be able to tell you what they used for hardware and gasket.

Bolts is a 134-3601 ARP

Studs I use a 234-4332 These are a .950 reach stud I bottom tap the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,051
Posted By BLOCKMAN

The shop you use what do they deck with to leave...

The shop you use what do they deck with to leave the numbers on the decks or do they deck the block and take the numbers off?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-18-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,051
Posted By BLOCKMAN

750.00 is way to much and can your shop leave the...

750.00 is way to much and can your shop leave the VIN numbers on the deck???? I would be under 600.00 as most good shops would be as well
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-18-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,051
Posted By BLOCKMAN

To machine an OEM block correctly Sonic test,...

To machine an OEM block correctly Sonic test, clean and mag, line hone, square a deck to zero, bore and plate hone to finish size, stroker clearance if needed, lite hone on the lifter bores. Most...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-18-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,051
Posted By BLOCKMAN

A race shop will surlely do a better job as I see...

A race shop will surlely do a better job as I see what the local jobber shops do for work, Boring off unsquared decks, no balancing, no torque plate honing which is a must for good ring seal, I also...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By BLOCKMAN

8 qt. oil pan, melling high volume water pump. ...

8 qt. oil pan, melling high volume water pump.


Mellings is building water pumps now LOL
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,051
Posted By BLOCKMAN

400 blocks seem to be a crap shoot some times, I...

400 blocks seem to be a crap shoot some times, I have seen a bunch that did not sonic test very well, Crack between the head bolt hole and cylinder when the torque plat is installed making the block...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 89,659
Posted By BLOCKMAN

No need to drill the block and run water lines...

No need to drill the block and run water lines just use the correct gasket and make sure the deck of the block has the proper holes in the decks.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 89,659
Posted By BLOCKMAN

X2 on the Dart SHP blocks!!!!

X2 on the Dart SHP blocks!!!!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By BLOCKMAN

9.0 compression does not give you much to work...

9.0 compression does not give you much to work with.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 89,659
Posted By BLOCKMAN

Not very fond of the 400 SBC they seem to be a...

Not very fond of the 400 SBC they seem to be a problem child over a 350 block because the 400 has weaker decks, weaker cylinder wall near the bolt holes weaker webbing do the bigger bores.

Here is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By BLOCKMAN

If your oil filter bypass was not plugged there...

If your oil filter bypass was not plugged there is a good chance a lot debris went though your rod, main and cam bearings.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By BLOCKMAN

It will still move until the stuck cam bearing...

It will still move until the stuck cam bearing gets to the next housing bore.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,691
Posted By BLOCKMAN

Make sure its not the chinese block they are...

Make sure its not the chinese block they are using and they use a ton of chinese cheap parts.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By BLOCKMAN

It may have a spun cam bearing thats locked on...

It may have a spun cam bearing thats locked on the journal of the cam.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-11-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By BLOCKMAN

INDIAN CREEK I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU HAVE YOUR...

INDIAN CREEK I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU HAVE YOUR PANTIES IN BUNCH WHY DOES IT MATTER WHAT LOCATION MY EQUIPMENT IS AT AND HOW MUCH IT WORK DOES??? YOU KIND OF GIVE ME THE CREEPS

I have out grown my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-11-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,494
Posted By BLOCKMAN

When you have a CNC machine do all the work it...

When you have a CNC machine do all the work it frees up a lot of time to be on forums like this some shops are using out dated equipment and need all the time they can get to work on...
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