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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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girdle kit fe

i need a girdle kit for the bottom end of my 428. i have been looking around and cant seem to find any, so if any of you guys know where to get one please let me know
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Where's ya hear it needs one?

IMO, FEs don't need a stud girdle for the mains due to the block's deep skirts. If anything, cross-bolted main caps, ala the 427 side oiler, would be the way to go.

If anything, I'd add a windage tray from Canton or Moroso.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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I concur, imo a girdle is pretty redundant on an FE for the reason stated above, if you feel that you need more strength on the bottom end having the block machined for cross bolts isn't much more than a girdle, which is typically $250-300.
 
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