Main girdle for FI
Well don't get that started again I had a long discussion in another thread about that and there are some are going to believe either way. I have one on both of my cars now and sold Redrumss his a while back I had bought one of the first ones and couldn't get it installed at the time etc... I agree with you about the doweled mains would server the purpose better, but people will do what they want it doesn't stop the mains from walking I know that 100% from both of my cars. The doweling will from what I have seen. If you are going to run it I suggest pinning or doweling the mains also.
Thanks for pics Don. I know we used girdles all the time on the Ford 5.0L blocks, both steel and aluminum from D.S.S. I figured with the design of the LS blocks that may not be necessary but I guess I'm wrong. What material is the girdle?
So how much power is that motor going to push-1200 rwhp+?
So how much power is that motor going to push-1200 rwhp+?
Last edited by SLED28; Feb 11, 2008 at 07:24 AM.
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Why the hell are you putting on a 11 year old blower on the car? Do you want me to pull out the now out of press SUPER FORD magazine when I was running mid 9's on a 302-stock computer, no intercoolerCome on-YSi I would understand but a Novi?
You should see the trick new brackets where working on that you can run a vortech, Novi or a Procharger!
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I'm thinking 12-14lbs but we'll see depending on intake resistance. The car is more show than anything.I'd be happy with 750-800rwhp on the street.The blower is being used due to the quiet nature of them compared to a ATI F1.
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LOL-now your really gonna get it! Why the hell are you putting on a 11 year old blower on the car? Do you want me to pull out the now out of press SUPER FORD magazine when I was running mid 9's on a 302-stock computer, no intercooler
Come on-YSi I would understand but a Novi?
You should see the trick new brackets where working on that you can run a vortech, Novi or a Procharger!
Why the hell are you putting on a 11 year old blower on the car? Do you want me to pull out the now out of press SUPER FORD magazine when I was running mid 9's on a 302-stock computer, no intercoolerCome on-YSi I would understand but a Novi?
You should see the trick new brackets where working on that you can run a vortech, Novi or a Procharger!
Did I tell you I had a D1 on my Stang back in 1996Either way,get your car running and stay running!!!! We are taking our 427ci ,blown,M6 Vette to Atco soon and I don't want to make you look too bad
After getting it dialed in 8's!Let's just hope the rest of the car will stay together! 
After seeing the results of Brent beating on the foged 346 with 650rwhp for about 15k miles. the caps walked and showed some twist. I went with the pinned mains and we will see how it lasts. but if i had the extra $$$ i would have done both just for the extra security!!!!