Originally Posted by
steveboyslim
To increase the area of the cap which is supported rather than leave the middle unsuported.
I can understand that with you version you have designed it so that the original caps do not have to be touched, making it 'bolt on'.
The design of the other girdle which uses machined main caps has been proven to work and has been in used for several years with many championship winning YB engines.
Steve
It didnt and doesnt work on andrew gs( now charlies engine) as that has cracked with a jg girdle kit..
This one isnt tested yet so cant really argue to whether it will work or not but one things for sure its giving it more support than with out it..
The cracking alot of people are led to believe is more down to harmonics than anything else any way..
The reason im using one is because since weve seen 600+lb ft of torque we have experienced the rear main and big end bearings bronzing to the left side so just trying to stop things moving around as much..
This will prove to me after a good few outings if it stops that..
Im sure rod has his own reasons why he is using one as well as wanting a dry sump kit??
Also this is a quarter of the price of the jg one so if all works well a bargain,as said though as long as it slows the bronzing of my shells so quick then job done!!
cheers danny