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Old 11-29-2021, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JSPONT View Post
FWIW: I feel there is things you can do to help the block. I feel the stock side mounts and that much power even if they are strapped, can cause block flex. With out a real long winded post, once I put a mid plate on my car, I do not see cap walk. same everything in the motor. I also have the car lifting dead straight on launch with a drag bar. This is my opinion, from my personal experience.
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Which is why some use a chain and turnbuckle on the left FRONT of the block, or just a strap with a SLIGHT clearance slot in the strap.

There are times when a midplate cannot be packaged with all of the other
items the owner wants to keep. Ok for a race car/TOY. Not so good for a daily driver (but even a daily driver can rip apart the drivers side mount).

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