Iron block or Aluminum?Differences?

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Jan 15, 2008 | 07:34 PM

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Beaflag VonRathburg

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Originally Posted by MrElectric03

If you have any other suggestions though I am more than open to them and really appreciate any advice. Thanks!

I think I already gave you the most easily attainable and budget oriented way of doing this.

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Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg

427... You can just use a L92 block and a 4.125 crank. You could use an iron block, but the sleeves are a little shorter so you might have some oil consumption problems if its not set up correctly. No resleeving and either will hold a 100 shot fine.

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Originally Posted by MrElectric03

Well I dont want to spend alot of money...but this is what I want to do with my car so I dont mind spending what it takes. I know that there are blocks out there with 427ci(LS7, C5R ect), but I want a reliable motor that can handle a small NOS shot and have been told that the sleeves of an LS7 will not handle it.

Like was said LS7 blocks will handle the power you want and laugh. If you want a 4.125 bore that's the cheapest option, but completely unnecesary for 427 ci.

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Originally Posted by FMFZAC

Why is everyone so worried about the sleeves. Lingenfelters' C6Z is making over 1500 hp at the crank on an LS7 block. I haven't heard anything bad come from them about the block's sleeves either.

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