[Tom Vaught]

Originally Posted by p4msi1

Tom, you and Marty pushed me into a new block, Thanks?

Steve

Hopefully saved you some money at the end of the day and you have a really durably block (where like Charlie66 in the boost forum) you can grow with the boost levels that you dial into the engine combination over time and not worry about the block.

Tom V.

[67GTO4SPEED]

Originally Posted by Robert C.

All IAII blocks are 220 ish bernell. We had a foundry use stock cast iron on 4 blocks. 2 are left for sale as a blems. They are not sold as a high end blocks. They are marked blem. But good for a stock to mild engine build. With all the engineering and machine work of a STD race block but normal engine casting marterial. You can't prep a stock block this nice, this cheap. They look great and would be a help to someone who is looking to save a few bucks.

Wouldn't that block still be much stronger than a stock block, just because of design and extra material?

[Tom Vaught]

I think I posted that same info to your question earlier.
Yes, 67GTO4SPEED, the All Pontiac splayed caps, beefier construction, thicker walls would all contribute to a stronger block vs a stock Pontiac block BUT THE MAN WANTED TO GO WITH A BOOSTED ENGINE.

If you for example wanted a much stronger naturally aspirated block you would be fine with the ones being sold, on the special deal.

Tom V.

[Robert C.]

Originally Posted by 67GTO4SPEED

Wouldn't that block still be much stronger than a stock block, just because of design and extra material?

Yes it would be a great deal stronger.