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Old 02-09-2017, 05:13 AM   #10
James the III
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Re: gm crate engine question

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Originally Posted by Rod Run View Post
I completely agree with you truckster. The first thing I found interesting about RDrancher's post was his mention about going with the 4 bolt block. There is absolutely no reason to spend extra money for a 4 bolt main on an engine with such low horsepower. Stepping up to a 4 bolt would only be worth it (and marginally), if you were putting high HP and running high RPM's regularly.
If that was even remotely true.. g.m. would've never built a 4 bolt vortec for the 3/4 ton and up trucks..
They all be 2 bolts..
No way they spend the machining cost and extra parts.. if not needed.. bean counters would see to it.
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