o-ringed block?
09-25-2002, 10:35 PM
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o-ringed block? What is a o-ringed block? Figured I would ask here because I allways see it on cars with super chargers or turbos. I am building a motor that is setup for a blower and was wondering if I needed to do this.
What is is?
Benifits?
do I need to do it?
Thanks
What is is?
Benifits?
do I need to do it?
Thanks
09-26-2002, 10:10 AM
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Re: o-ringed block? Thats when you machine a groove around each cylinder on the top of the block. Then install a copper wire in the groove, which applies sealing force between the head and the block. The idea is to stop blown head gaskets in high preasure setups. I don't know how many LS1s have been done. I think maybe Raymer's camaro is done.
Anybody else elaborate?
Anybody else elaborate?
09-27-2002, 12:23 AM
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Re: o-ringed block? what he said <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
My 422 is o-ringed, not an FI application, but i run some pretty high compression.
My 422 is o-ringed, not an FI application, but i run some pretty high compression.
