Thickness to build a girdle

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Dec 24, 2009 | 04:06 PM

STUMPMAN

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Thickness to build a girdle

My friend is going to build a girdle for his 12v. I've seen guys use 5/8 and down to 1/4. Whats your thoughts on this? No metal has been machined yet.

Dec 27, 2009 | 12:59 PM

94Matt

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I think when you get to the point of needing a block girdle on a 5.9 you are beyond most peoples experience level, mine for sure anyways.

Jan 28, 2010 | 01:12 PM

billyrb

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I've only seen girdles used in high-rpm motors with insane HP (gassers). Never seen or heard of anyone using one on a diesel.....

Jan 28, 2010 | 03:05 PM

AF1CUMMINS

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I'm with 94Matt on this one. Bad as I hate to say it, that might be a CompD question.

Jan 28, 2010 | 03:24 PM

5.9Bronco...eventually

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just look for one online and see what the manufacturer uses

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