Main girdles

GreenMustang00 · October 27th, 2011, 02:27 AM

Anybody run prw main girdles.

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Are their studs as strong as arp studs? Or sufficient enough.

Also dont recommend the dss racing girdle. Too much money lol
Thanks.

ryanw · October 27th, 2011, 02:32 AM

from what ive heard main girdles dont really work and there a waste of money.

GreenMustang00 · October 27th, 2011, 02:37 AM

My buddies who run them have ran insane numbers on the stock block... The lonely guy who doesn't.. Well talk about engine problems lol

All for 302s though or other wise I would already know which to roll with lol

GreenMustang00 · October 27th, 2011, 02:47 AM

Also spending another 150 to ensure your main bolts from walking isn't a bad idea.. After all the money spent on the motor it is a small insurance.

I agree with you if you don't run studs with the girdle. Running a normal bolt will still walk

fogged306 · October 27th, 2011, 11:11 AM

Girdles do nothing for cap walk. It's the studs that are the benefit. Theres lots and lots of examples of guys splitting the block from cap chatter on a stock block with a main girdle at the same power levels as guys without them.. Holding a lot of power in a stock block has to do with crank balance, attention to detail during the build, a good tune, and luck of the draw on how strong your block actually is.

steveofire · October 27th, 2011, 11:27 AM

another option I had the machine shop 3 years ago he did a splaid which allowed me to run 4 bolt main caps

GreenMustang00 · October 27th, 2011, 12:56 PM

I am getting it balanced by the best shop I could find in the area. They really take their time balancing. 30-40 minute drive but will be worth it when my car is still running in a few years

69fastback · October 27th, 2011, 05:58 PM

There has even been a lot of debate about splayed caps, because of the material that's lost to add the extra bolts can weaken the block.

fogged306 · October 27th, 2011, 06:20 PM

^^ Seen that mentioned by a couple ford builders. You also have to figure the cost of the machinework and buying the caps could just be money put towards buying an aftermarket block instead.

ryanw · October 27th, 2011, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by steveofire

another option I had the machine shop 3 years ago he did a splaid which allowed me to run 4 bolt main caps

a while back i talked to woody over at ford strokers , and he said those after market splaid caps that turn a 2 molt main into a 4 bolt main, is a waste of money, that by the time you do the machining and buy the caps that they really dont do any thing.

i was looking into doing this before i got my dart block

October 27th, 2011, 02:27 AM	#1
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Main girdles Anybody run prw main girdles. CNC-Motorsports.com is your resource for High Quality, Hi-Performance auto parts from industry names you trust. Billet Steel Main Girdle, Ford 351 Windsor, Includes 4140 Steel Studs, Nut's, Washers Are their studs as strong as arp studs? Or sufficient enough. Also dont recommend the dss racing girdle. Too much money lol Thanks. __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

October 27th, 2011, 02:32 AM	#2
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	from what ive heard main girdles dont really work and there a waste of money. __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

October 27th, 2011, 02:37 AM	#3
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	My buddies who run them have ran insane numbers on the stock block... The lonely guy who doesn't.. Well talk about engine problems lol All for 302s though or other wise I would already know which to roll with lol __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

October 27th, 2011, 02:47 AM	#4
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Also spending another 150 to ensure your main bolts from walking isn't a bad idea.. After all the money spent on the motor it is a small insurance. I agree with you if you don't run studs with the girdle. Running a normal bolt will still walk __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

October 27th, 2011, 12:56 PM	#7
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	I am getting it balanced by the best shop I could find in the area. They really take their time balancing. 30-40 minute drive but will be worth it when my car is still running in a few years __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

October 27th, 2011, 11:11 AM	#5
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	Girdles do nothing for cap walk. It's the studs that are the benefit. Theres lots and lots of examples of guys splitting the block from cap chatter on a stock block with a main girdle at the same power levels as guys without them.. Holding a lot of power in a stock block has to do with crank balance, attention to detail during the build, a good tune, and luck of the draw on how strong your block actually is.

October 27th, 2011, 11:27 AM	#6
steveofire Regular 1994 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	another option I had the machine shop 3 years ago he did a splaid which allowed me to run 4 bolt main caps

October 27th, 2011, 05:58 PM	#8
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,565 iTrader: 0 reviews	There has even been a lot of debate about splayed caps, because of the material that's lost to add the extra bolts can weaken the block. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

October 27th, 2011, 06:20 PM	#9
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	^^ Seen that mentioned by a couple ford builders. You also have to figure the cost of the machinework and buying the caps could just be money put towards buying an aftermarket block instead.

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