whatyears are the "53" block,and how bad is the cracking problem?:pca1:

Here is some information about it, 53 Block FAQ and Information

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I got a few pics if someone could post them for me, send me your e-mail so I can forward them, TIA

Well here is a short vid of it running for thoes who want to hear it sorry for the low light but it was taken at truck NIGHTS lol

not very, can be fix, keep in mind that in a research article done by TDR, they found less then 1 percent of all 53 blocks cracked. only those who had a casting thickness of .254 or less. most castings they found were .256. This article was found in the April 2008 issue. My buddys 98 has almost 450k miles and not cracked yet, my truck has 240k and 450 hp and not cracked.

nice sounding motor by the way mopar man

Thanks man!

cool! I bet your happy! I'd like to get my hands on an SO block. Good job.

Thanks & yes i am very happy! only about 370 more miles till the break in is done & I can actuly put my foot in it to see what it will really do, & hit the dyno.