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Old 02-05-2022, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mgarblik View Post
That's cool. I see provisions for 4 extra head bolts per side in the lifter gallery as well. Happen to have any pics of how they clamp the crankshaft in the block? That's the heart of the design. Cross bolting seems to be a clear winner there in ultra high HP applications. As wide as the Pontiac block is, I would design it to take 4 vertical 9/16" studs in all 5 locations and 2, 1/2" cross bolts in each cap. If there was room.
No drilling for the cross-bolt caps in picture #3. If you look down the cylinder you can see the block "ends" at the main cap mounting point.
So without a "pan/skirt", no provision to do the cross-bolt caps Mike.

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