Thread: Aluminium or iron block?
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Old 11-01-2008, 12:37 PM
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I've had both & I agree with all 3 posts above me. The lighter weight of aluminum does help a little in handling & a little in straight line performance, but unless you are racing, it is irrelevant. Yes, bolts will loosen slightly for some reason with aluminum, and it never seems to stop (They constantly loosen). I run only iron now & am a firm believer in a good seasoned cast iron block.
Just my 2 cents.
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