Do I need to machine a new block?
01-22-2008, 08:12 AM
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Do I need to machine a new block? I wanted to build a stroker with a brand new never used block.I know I'll have to have it bored and clearenced for the new stroker kit but do I need to square deck and line hone the block?
EDIT: For the poeple those people that are going to tell me to do a search. I did that and I didn't find what I was looking for.
EDIT: For the poeple those people that are going to tell me to do a search. I did that and I didn't find what I was looking for.
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We strongly recommend the block is properly decked and align honed even though they are new. We have found new blocks to have the decks out as much as .018, and this was not a 1 time deal. Also some of the finish honing on the mains can be rough. We make sure to fully hand detail the mains to make sure everything is nice and smooth.
01-22-2008, 12:44 PM
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Well I'm glad you answered. I was looking at your website and I noticed that you had a stage 1 and 2 assemblies. The stage 2 assembly having the same components as the stage 1 except for the additional machining. So that's why I asked the question.
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01-22-2008, 08:32 PM
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We strongly recommend the block is properly decked and align honed even though they are new. We have found new blocks to have the decks out as much as .018, and this was not a 1 time deal. Also some of the finish honing on the mains can be rough. We make sure to fully hand detail the mains to make sure everything is nice and smooth.
01-22-2008, 09:37 PM
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Well I looking at buying a 408 and I was looking at Weber Racing and I was wondering why they had two different setups. I was looking at getting the cheaper setup until I started looking at the diferences and wondered if it made that big a deal.
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the difference between a good engine that will last, and you being exhausted from picking your rods up off the track, is in the machining process. it will DEFINATELY make a big deal. i'm sure Weber's stage 1 builds are plenty stout for street usage, but if you're going to beat on it at the track and spin it up real high often, the stage 2 is the only way to go. i'm looking at a Weber 416 right now, and after talking to Leo and researching them on here and talking to their previous customers (as well as other sponsors and their customers), i've decided they're one of the best and i will be buying from them in the very near future.
