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Old May 2, 2005 | 03:34 AM
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Default This is why fords can't hang

http://www.murillomotorsports.com/Coolstuff.htm
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Old May 2, 2005 | 03:39 AM
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Oh damn that sucks!! I personally dont like Fords either but in their defense I have seen similar mishaps on Chevy motors too.
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Old May 2, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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damn. never seen that before. i have seen pistons disentegrate and intakes blow off the top but never a block split in half
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Old May 2, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Funny
I've seen the trans mount / bellhousing part break before.
but not right down the middle.
Good stuff
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Old May 2, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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seems right around the 550rwhp mark those blocks LOVE to crack right down the middle.
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Old May 2, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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That's the old raggidy assed 302 block for ya. How do ya think a 305 stock block would hold up to that power level?
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Old May 2, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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A little JB WELD and it's good as new
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Old May 5, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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I have done this before. Split the block right down the middle.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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My buddy split a boosted 351 right up the center!!
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Old May 5, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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That sucks at least it wasn't a modular motor those things are damn expensive.
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