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Old 08-26-2008, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by c6ae View Post
The Pond block is a very robust block and much improved from the originals retaining the side oiler mains priority oiling and OEM appearance. The weak links have all been addressed.

The block is web reinforced in the lifter valley to provide a continuous bulkhead at each main bearing.
The cylinders are siamesed to match the valley webbing.
The head bolts are further down into the block than OEM (takes a longer stud)
The cross bolted mains are a doweled press fit full depth into the block skirt (No spacers)
The stock starter will fit.

All in all a very nice part...
Partly necessary due to Al vs CI.
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