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Old 02-24-2006, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by race-rodz
ok, that makes sense for me.

in other words a better alum block will hold up just fine, aside from the different expansion rates from dis-similar metals.
Actually no in a boosted situation. The aluminum block will make less power and not be as reliable. The reason is the bottom of the cylinder doesn't have enough strength and expands loosing ring seal. As Marty stated you get ALOT of movement from the aluminum block. For the little amount of weight you do save it's not worth the trade off.

Marty can't wait to see what she makes.
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