why is the vally "block off plate" so thick?
12-13-2005, 12:29 PM
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why is the vally "block off plate" so thick? the LS1 has a dead vally- but i noticed my the plate was REALLY thick. What gives? you would think a thin peice of of stamped steel would do the trick.
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12-13-2005, 01:51 PM
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im sure it also adds rigidity to the block (think about the aftermarket girdles for sale) unlike first gen SBCs as you know the intake isnt a structural part of the motor in Gen IIIs thats my guess
12-13-2005, 04:40 PM
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im sure it also adds rigidity to the block (think about the aftermarket girdles for sale) unlike first gen SBCs as you know the intake isnt a structural part of the motor in Gen IIIs thats my guess
12-13-2005, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
this is what I was already assuming as well. Anyone else know?
Metal distorts with heat, and I believe it is worse when it is exposed to heat cycling (hot then cold, then hot...) - a thin piece would warp fairly quickly and you would be letting all kinds of nasties into the valley....
12-14-2005, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Cop Car
im sure it also adds rigidity to the block (think about the aftermarket girdles for sale) unlike first gen SBCs as you know the intake isnt a structural part of the motor in Gen IIIs thats my guess
