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Originally Posted by Tod
It doesn't matter, if you know what you're doing. Every engine block I've made uses the same formula (garnered from 38+ years of experience) to make either iron or aluminum. The Model A block is a brick compared to many castings I have engineered.
I have a guy who will take the first couple, so I'm not going to talk about it anymore. I have an iron one machining right now, first, though. But, paying work comes first, always.
Tod
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Hey Tod,
Yup , aluminum sounds pretty good to me also, but with FIVE mains for crank and FIVE bearings for cam. If you find it easier to do than to get after the iron casting same configuration, then I'll flip my deposits over to that style (aluminum) block !
-Can you say if YOU will install the iron sleeves ?
-does cam bearing surfaces in alum , need bronze bushed ?
-Can you say what might be cost difference between alum/cast iron blocks ?
Lastly, you haven't given up on the 5x5 B style iron block, eh ?