Nick Bruno
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Any block experts out there? I pulled mine from a ‘69 Charger (not original) and stripped it down. The date code appears to be 4/5/68 and as you can see it has the strengthening ribs over the freeze plugs which I didn’t think started until later blocks. And all the blocks I’ve seen has these ribs stop about halfway across the blocks where these run the full length. Also, the engine mount tabs appear beefier than the blocks around this age that I’ve seen. Finally, check out the upside down “A” stamped on the block ID pad. Someone told me that means the factory bored it oversized. Any ideas what this block may have come out of? RV? Truck?
In any event, I’m leaning towards building a street able stroker, maybe 512. I’ve been reading a ton of Andy Finkbeiner’s material and I think it suits what I’m looking for. If anyone knows anything about this block, do you think it’s a suitable start for this (assuming no cracks or whacked out measurements)?
In any event, I’m leaning towards building a street able stroker, maybe 512. I’ve been reading a ton of Andy Finkbeiner’s material and I think it suits what I’m looking for. If anyone knows anything about this block, do you think it’s a suitable start for this (assuming no cracks or whacked out measurements)?