Cosworth is manufacturing new YB Alloy Engine Blocks AND YB cylinder head (page 2)
14-11-2008, 11:07 AM
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Only any good for the scene if the block can take big power IMHO, and Im still very skeptical about that personally.
But the head is still good news, or...??
14-11-2008, 11:09 AM
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Yeah, its great news about the head
14-11-2008, 11:19 AM
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Anyone has used one of these blocks?
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that looks like an ideal replacement block for someone with a 2 litre mk3 cortina
29-03-2010, 02:54 PM
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hi ,anyone has used one of these blocks or did some tests on how much boost they can take ?
29-03-2010, 04:47 PM
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Think the cost may have put some off, I wouldn't even consider a yb at that price, have to be a vette V8 for the money!!
29-03-2010, 05:04 PM
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Forgot all about this thread. Twoods didnt post his findings.
29-03-2010, 05:35 PM
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The sump will accept a girdle with minor mods, my Millington had one.
It still has!
29-03-2010, 06:51 PM
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i'd heard the new heads weren't very good, (like turkish blocks) poorer quality alloy used
29-03-2010, 07:44 PM
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ive not read the whole thread but should they not have put oil jets in as standard as most new engines have them now ( as in performance)
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Check the dry weight. Less that 50 lb. Saving my nickles and dimes for a heart transplant in my Sierra.
22-07-2012, 10:31 PM
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Given this is a 4 year old thread brought back from the dead....anyone ever use one of these blocks ?
23-07-2012, 04:57 PM
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Dave jacksons new focus has an ally block and big power.
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burtonpower has new rs500 racing blocks for sale with thicker side walls and wrc jets,think about 3k
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