[Brian Baker]

Originally Posted by Half-Inch Stud

I see little to no value to a front motor plate. The rear plate is key.

With it theorized that the reason behind many blocks splitting up the #2 main being the vicinity of the motor mount(s), why wouldn't capping the front bulkhead be just as benefical as capping the rear bulkhead? I would think preventing the cylinder banks from pulling away from each other would be better accomplished by capping both ends instead of just one, no?

[Half-Inch Stud]

A pair of engine plates is good.
A rear plate and factory mounts is good.
I pick the the above effort with least modification, least leakage. HIS