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Old March 2nd, 2011, 07:36 PM   #1
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aluminum block engine?


hey guys...i recently traded my v6 for a v8...the guy said it was an aluminum block engine but i dont know how to tell if it is or isnt? i posted pics up...i was hoping if someone could take a look and be able to tell or if theres another way to know?!
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Yes, that's an aluminum block.
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Yes, that's an aluminum block.
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Old March 2nd, 2011, 08:01 PM   #4
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it has forged pistons also...sorry for the newbie questions but never really did engine work or anything major on my v6 but now that i have my v8 i want to know what exactly can/does the aluminum block/forged pistons do/can do?
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