What kind of crank was it? I did this years ago with a Chinese cast aftermarket crank in a low 10-second car. I managed to split the block lengthwise as well. I'm sorry you had the problem, but glad no one was hurt. It's good it happened early in the pass.
Jim
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****'63 Tempest, 475" IAII, Wenzler Super Chief heads, converted to blown alcohol, Birdcatcher, Littlefield 10-71 high helix. Best pass to date: 7.67 @ 181.59 (1/4 mi.), 4.95 @ 143.67 (1/8 mi.), 1.18 (60 ft)
7.75 @ 178 pass:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iez3...ature=youtu.be
First seven second pass(7.98): https://wwwoutube.com/watch?v=DK17...ature=youtu.be
Thanks to Paul Carter @ Koerner Racing Engines
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