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Old 09-30-2003, 10:18 AM   #12
302 LX Eric
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Originally posted by jonnyk
I agree with the above except for the blanket statement that a "331" will not fit in a stock block without clearancing. Mine does. It depends on the rods mostly, my Scat I beams fit fine but I know the Eagle H beams need clearancing.
Wow! That is surprising! I have 4340 Forged Steel H-Beams and they hit the block pretty good upon first hand assembly. I just assumed that I-Beams would hit as well. FWIW, my H-beams are 5.315".

Thanks for the info, jonny!

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