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wideopen231:
Not sure about that block,but never had issue getting sleeves out of KB,JP-1 or TFX's.Have changed more than care to admit to and just swapped 8 out of TFX going from 4.25 to 4.310 and had a set of them so cheaper than boring and waisting full set of 4.250's..
GlennLever:
--- Quote from: wideopen231 on February 06, 2016, 07:23:17 AM ---Not sure about that block,but never had issue getting sleeves out of KB,JP-1 or TFX's.Have changed more than care to admit to and just swapped 8 out of TFX going from 4.25 to 4.310 and had a set of them so cheaper than boring and waisting full set of 4.250's..
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A number of sources have told me not to try an switch out the sleeves just to change piston size.
George:
Why not buy the cast iron version and save some $$$$? Sounds like the sleeved aluminum block isn't something you can easily service. My Dart iron stuff has been trouble free . The block is fully filled and run the heads without coolant. We are low buck operation running without a spare engine so durability and reliability are #1. I would love to have an all aluminum setup and save some weight but it isn't necessary or worth the extra cost.
GlennLever:
--- Quote from: George on February 06, 2016, 08:11:18 AM ---Why not buy the cast iron version and save some $$$$? Sounds like the sleeved aluminum block isn't something you can easily service. My Dart iron stuff has been trouble free . The block is fully filled and run the heads without coolant. We are low buck operation running without a spare engine so durability and reliability are #1. I would love to have an all aluminum setup and save some weight but it isn't necessary or worth the extra cost.
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Weight
George:
Power to weight . I understand that formula. I think we are probably in the 1.8-1.9 range .
Have fun with your project ! Warm weather is on the way . George
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