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Old 01-20-2009, 03:23 PM   #292
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Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396 View Post
The main support and the valley girdle are two different things. The main support ties all the main caps together. The valley girdle is like a truss that stiffens the valley to help keep the block from flexing.
I've actually seen 302 blocks that split right down the middle of the valley. That's why I installed a valley girdle and main girdle on my 347 stroker once I cranked it up over 550 HP.
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HP numbers are good and all, but they are like asking someone how much they can bench. What difference does it make if I can still kick your ass?
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