It was very fascinating to watch and it makes me wonder if the origional casting molds for that block are still around and can be redeployed. With the cylinder head advancements now available, building a 600+ CI engine is far more practical now than when this block was cast.
Speaking of practicality, unless you're stupid rich and can afford not to be practical, this was nothing more than a "yes, it can be done" process. Now that I know in theory and with enough money, I can have my 557 block "thickened/reinforced" at a cost much much higher than a new aftermarket block...
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 Johnny US Army Retired
1978 T/A 463 Pontiac, KRE 74cc 292CFM D-ports, Lunati VooDoo, V-max lifters, TKII, ATM 850 E85 carb, TCI TH-350 race tranny, 3600 converter 3.73 12 bolt 11.63@116.68mph
1981 T/A 4-speed 406 Pontiac, Merrick ported 6X heads, Comp 270S cam, Crosswind intake 750 Street Demon, 3.42 30 spline Eaton posi street car.
1980 Formula 350 Pontiac back burner project
1972 LeMans 350 Pontiac
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