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1. Re: Ford 302 vs BOP/Rover 215 (score: 1)
Author: "Chad White" <yt_one@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 13:58:00 GMT
<lurk mode off> ;-) The 2.9 factor is from comparing the densities of steel and aluminum: Steel = 490 lb/cu. ft, Alum. = 170 lb/cu. ft Keep in mind aluminum is not as strong (depending on alloy) or
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2. RE: Ford 302 vs BOP/Rover 215 (score: 1)
Author: "Chad White" <yt_one@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 17:00:26 GMT
I think the main difference is stiffness - steel is also 2.9 times "stiffer" than aluminum. An aluminum block would require thicker webs, more gussets, etc. to control flexing under load, even though
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