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Shawn · 09-26-2000, 12:48 PM

I have had a good condition 4-bolt Cleveland block that was dropped from a 72HO in my hands for quite some time and have never had a use for it, until now. But I am wondering how much power can it handle? I've read articles where 4-bolt BOSS 302 blocks were dynoed over 600hp, so I would assume it could handle atleast that number, but could it handle more due to that fact that all 5 main caps have 4-bolts unlike the 302 BOSS which only has 3 4-bolt main caps? Any info/past experience even with 2-bolt Cleveland blocks would be wonderful.

Thanks!
Shawn

09-26-2000, 12:48 PM	#1
Shawn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Chicago, IL. USA Posts: 77	Any info on my 4-bolt Cleveland block...possibly how much power can it handle? I have had a good condition 4-bolt Cleveland block that was dropped from a 72HO in my hands for quite some time and have never had a use for it, until now. But I am wondering how much power can it handle? I've read articles where 4-bolt BOSS 302 blocks were dynoed over 600hp, so I would assume it could handle atleast that number, but could it handle more due to that fact that all 5 main caps have 4-bolts unlike the 302 BOSS which only has 3 4-bolt main caps? Any info/past experience even with 2-bolt Cleveland blocks would be wonderful. Thanks! Shawn