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Originally Posted by 68WarDog
Are there any negative effects of running a half filled block on the street?I understand this is used a lot for race engines to provide strength, but I am thinking half filling takes away coolant space and may not be a good idea for a street car. What's your thoughts?
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If all your ever gonna do is drive it on the street, Depending on what H/P and Torque you have or gonna have, personally I wouldn't even consider it. Most are done for higher h/p builds. The oil will run hotter no question. My .02
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68 Firebird. IA2 block, 505 cu in, E-head, Solid roller 3650 weight. Reid TH400 4:11 gear. 29" slick.
Best so far 10.12@133 mph. 1.43 60 ft.
76 Trans am, TKX .81 o/d, 3.73 Moser rearend,
468 with KRE D-ports, Doug headers, 3" Exh.
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