302 valley girdle?
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302 valley girdle?
Has anyone used or know any info on this vally girdle for the 302? How much does this help? Anyone know the HP limits of this product?
Any info or ideas welcome.
Thanks,
Mike
Any info or ideas welcome.
Thanks,
Mike
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Well that's a new one on me...not only the product, but I've never seen a block fail that way. I would imagine it's not a terribly common failure. I ran a stock 302 block in 1/4 mile circle track racing, hitting 7200 RPM by the end of every straight and the worst breakage I ever saw was the #2 main cap cracked in half. I only found it at the end of the season during routine engine tear-down. It caused no other damage.
However, I'm sure the product couldn't hurt, nothing like a little extra insurance. I'd say that 331 engine was a bit more highly stressed thatn mine was. -TD
However, I'm sure the product couldn't hurt, nothing like a little extra insurance. I'd say that 331 engine was a bit more highly stressed thatn mine was. -TD
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Hey tigerdan, I've heard of a few people breaking their blocks this way. Mostly Mustang guys running around 500 hp with power adders. I've been told by a few people that 400 hp is prety much the limit for a factory 5.0 block.
Thats why I'm interested in these girdles. i'd like to get around 400 HP out of my 302 that I'm building. It would put my mind at ease knowing that i'm not pushing the limits of my block if I had some of these girdles in it.
However, I know nothing of their reputation for reliability or effectiveness.
It seems like a good idea to me. But I'd really like to get some more feed back before I drop $230 on a set.
Mike
Thats why I'm interested in these girdles. i'd like to get around 400 HP out of my 302 that I'm building. It would put my mind at ease knowing that i'm not pushing the limits of my block if I had some of these girdles in it.
However, I know nothing of their reputation for reliability or effectiveness.
It seems like a good idea to me. But I'd really like to get some more feed back before I drop $230 on a set.
Mike
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Well, it's a bit slow in here today but it should pick up a bit this evening. Hopefully someone will stop by who's familiar with this problem and/or product. I'm interested as well...! -TD
On Edit: BTW, interesting username there, stinkfist. I'm not sure I want to know...!
On Edit: BTW, interesting username there, stinkfist. I'm not sure I want to know...!
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the horsepower tv show had it on today and showed a broken stressed out block .unreal the valley kit looks great mounts at the block bosses and you drill 1/4 holes 3/4 of a inch deep for the pins
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Originally Posted by captchas
the horsepower tv show had it on today and showed a broken stressed out block .unreal the valley kit looks great mounts at the block bosses and you drill 1/4 holes 3/4 of a inch deep for the pins
Originally Posted by TigerDan
BTW, interesting username there, stinkfist. I'm not sure I want to know...!
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By the time you put that and a main stud girdle into a stock block you shoulda bought a sportsman or Mexican block to start with IMO.....
Lots of the 'stang guys view these as a sham.
Lots of the 'stang guys view these as a sham.
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Originally Posted by SVTCobra306
By the time you put that and a main stud girdle into a stock block you shoulda bought a sportsman or Mexican block to start with IMO.....
Lots of the 'stang guys view these as a sham.
Lots of the 'stang guys view these as a sham.
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