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Oct 10, 2008 | 12:33 AM

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VENGEANCE

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Ill be looking for a good bit more than 1200whp, so i am in the same boat if not worse. My block and heads are both o-ringed, so Im hoping that will help a good bit. My block was also drilled for 1/2 inch studs. Regardless, Im pretty much content with the fact if I want to make 1600whp, the motor is going to push water.

Oct 11, 2008 | 03:24 PM

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Simple fix! Just tig the heads to the block, problem solved. Well at least the pushing water problem! LOL

Doug

Oct 11, 2008 | 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LASTLS1

Btw, I don't think the heads (lift) I think the cylinders move around.

Probably a little, but I would say the heads actually lift, and this is the reason for the new 6 bolt design. They bolt down the head where they lift at.

Oct 11, 2008 | 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HUNTER02SS

Probably a little, but I would say the heads actually lift, and this is the reason for the new 6 bolt design. They bolt down the head where they lift at.

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I have a friend that cemented the block , 4 bolt and didn't push water. The two extra 8mm bolts aren't the whole answer. It's the extra 60lbs of webbing in the block. I have oring, et heads and half inch studs. There's no way the heads are lifting! Other four bolt blocks run more power not pushing water. JMO.

Oct 12, 2008 | 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LASTLS1

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I have a friend that cemented the block , 4 bolt and didn't push water.

Half or whole fill?

Oct 12, 2008 | 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LASTLS1

That possibly guves me hope then as well.

Nov 9, 2008 | 06:25 PM

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You guys that have pushed water... have you pulled your plugs and seen the coloration? If so, what did they look like? Rusty or cruddy, etc?

Nov 10, 2008 | 05:15 AM

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L19 studs a option? I have been doing some research the last few days. I have a catch can so I can check it. I have the 5 or 6 layer GM MLS gaskets with ARP Studs and LQ9 heads or LS3 type.