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Author:  madmax/6 [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:17 pm ]
Post subject:  AM Block?

Starting my game plan for a race motor,Have a AM motor I pulled out of my A 100,totally worn out,Wondering the difference from the BH block.Should I start looking for a BH block to build off, or just use the AM block? Will be .104 over and lots of compression.Guzzi Mark

Author:  Dart270 [ Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:13 am ]
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I don't know what an AM block is. My solution is to not worry about block type. The highest output big bore motors I've seen have been of many different years/types. IIRC, the Drake's 9.85 run was on an early 3-plug block, and Tilley has 3-plug and 5-plug motors making big HP.

Best thing would be to sonic check ifyou are worried about wall thickness.

However, I'm still interested in what an AM block is... I assume this is NOT in Doug's block article?

Lou

Author:  66aCUDA [ Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:18 am ]
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Mark
AM block is fine I have 3 that are built and NO problems.
Frank

Author:  Joshie225 [ Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:59 am ]
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From the date codes I've seen the AM block is the immediate predecessor to the BH.

Author:  Doc [ Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:36 am ]
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The AM blocks are nice, no problem using one that checks-out. (no core shift, bad corrosion or cracks)
BH blocks have some extra ribbing but I don't think those small, extra ribs add much strength.
DD

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