For those whom believe we really didn't have the horsepower, back in
the old days: http://www.cobranet.com/roadtest.htm You probably think
there was no reason for a side oiler, too.
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c wrote:
>
> Just remember that for quite a while engines have been rated in terms of net
> HP, not flywheel like they were back in the 50s and 60s. There is quite a
> difference in the ratings. I believe they changed the ratings around 1972.
> Also any street engine is fine with a 2 bolt block. there are a lot of
> engines out there that never had 4 bolt caps, and some can't even be
> converted, yet they seem to live under some very severe high horsepower
> conditions. It is also a known fact that the best stock small block Chevy
> block to use for racing is one that originally had 2 bolt mains, and then
> convert it to 4 bolt mains with the splayed outer bolts. I've seen several
> small and big block Chevy engines making some serious power, and still
> having the 2 bolt main caps without a problem.
>
> Chris