53 block Crack repair

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11-04-2013, 10:19 PM

jrconsultid

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Let it warm up first.

Jigabop,

Excellent point. I agree; any engine should be warmed up before driving. That's one of the benefits of using an engine block heater in the winter for outside tempertures below 25 degrees F.

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11-14-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustindavisusmc

nickle works well, but I wouldn't use it for anything other than stock

What model of block should I look for? Ive heard of people picking them up for a few hundred?

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11-15-2013, 12:55 PM

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56 block is the only one I have seen so far that has not had any cracking issues.

for cracked blocks, I have seen 53 blocks the most common
55 blocks I've seem a few crack, and STORM blocks I have seen one or two crack. they all crack in the same spot.

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11-15-2013, 01:13 PM

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Thank you for the info and Where would you recommend picking one up

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11-15-2013, 01:28 PM

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wherever you can find one for a decent price...

wrecking yard, ebay, craigslist, etc...

55 and storm blocks are rare to crack though. even 53 blocks are pretty rare to crack...

get an uncracked block for a decent price and take care of it. warm it up or take it easy on it before driving it hard.

even an uncracked 53 would work...my block is a 53 block with 240k miles and 576hp to the wheels... no cracks