DeTomaso Mailing List: September 99, Message #78

Keep in mind there are Aussie blocks and then there are Aussie blocks.
The number you list is for Mike Fielder.  The block that I bought from him 
weighs 150 lbs and has 2 bolt mains, the same as a standard U.S. 351C
block.  The Aussie NASCAR XE block was the heavyweight with 4 bolt mains.
Also, there were supposedly siamesed and non-siamesed bore versions of the
thick-walled blocks.  Jay Cushman of Cushman Competition sometimes has
the thick walled Aussie blocks (for $1000) but they are use race parts and
may need work (like a sleeve).  You also might want to contact Kip at PPC
about the Aussie blocks as well.

Dan Jones
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> From: 	JDeRyke@aol.com[SMTP:JDeRyke@aol.com]
> Reply To: 	JDeRyke@aol.com
> Sent: 	Monday, August 30, 1999 9:00 PM
> To: 	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: 	Re: Engine questions
> 
> In a message dated 8/30/99 2:50:42 PM, jtu951@airmail.net writes:
> 
> << How do I find an Aussie block? 
> FWIW, here's the phone # of the guy who supplied them to a few Listers 
> earlier in the year- <(562)428-9764> Dunno what he charged. Keep in mind, 
> this is an Aussie truck block that weighs about 50 lbs more than the 351C,
> 
> mostly around the crank main supports. Its also a 'siamese' bore, so will 
> take a substantial overbore. I've heard 0.060" -over is stone-dependable.
>  Who makes "indestructable" cranks? 
> SVO sells forged steel cranks that are either finish-ground, or as-forged
> and 
> need everything, that will stroke to 4" for around $1600. Any SVO dealer 
> including Gary Hall sells them, or you can order them direct. I think SCAT
> in 
> So-Cal also sells forged racing cranks. Don't forget to go with good 
> con-rods, in Chev bearing size, along with the pkg. FYI, 4.060 x 4" stroke
> is 
> over 410 cubic inches.......and a mild engine this size ought to put out
> 500 
> horses easy.... Stay under control!! - J DeRyke
>