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Originally posted by RdRunnr
Why would you say these people are lying and how does that make them look good by saying that? I personally run a stock block, stock ford forged pistons, a ford stock crank, stock ford rods, etc. I am on my second motor now. My first motor was exactly the same and lasted 3+ years. It made close to 575 at the flywheel. After 3 years of boost the stock block cracked, but the stock factory internals were fine. If the car is properly tuned and has a complete fuel system it will withstand that kind of power for some time. The weakest link is the stock block, and that can go at any time. The internals are actually very strong.
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Just out of curiosity, how many head gaskets did you go through?
I agree that the block itself is the wekest link, but not just because it's fragile. Ford didn't do a very good job with the design as far as securing the heads to the block. There simply are not enough bolts. Cutting a groove, and using ringed head gaskets helps, but even that isn't fool-proof. Still, the bottom end can withstand a lot more than many people think, when the combination of parts compliment each other.
Take care,
~Chris