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Old 04-06-2009, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by undy View Post
There's a boat load of "windowed" OEM S/O blocks out there that might argue that 7K rpm theory with you..

The new structurally stronger, more rigid blocks running the w-i-d-e BBC rods will definately support higher rpms.

Dave
I was talking with Dove Performance (Ed) & he told me they are spinning these at 9k with no damage! (The FEs with the turned down crank journals & fitted with BBC Chevy rods)
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