Originally Posted by PJ ENGINEERING (PROX)
Originally Posted by chip-3door
some of the other stuff like taking the casting lines out the block isnt really needed, but its nice to have a smoother surface, easier to keep clean (and more pleasing to the eye
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I thought as much
all for show, I have never seen a engine stress crack in the lower part on the block.
Nice job though, i fitted a T3 to a let on DTA in 1997 it was one of allans 1st Euc.
Good luck with it all
Im a tart at heart
Cant beat a nice bit of engine porn
As i said though, around the bearings it actually IS important, they do fail at that point sometimes on the bigger power motors.
If i was putting it in a heavier car where it would see more strain i would have fitted a girdle to it as well to be honest, but it will never see full throttle for long enough in a mini for it to be an issue with fatiguing it hopefully!