Thread: tall deck VS. standard deck

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what are the advantages of tall deck blocks and standard deck blocks? why would someone opt to not gor for a tall deck block? tall deck blocks came in trucks, right? what passenger cars came with big blocks (chevys, 454 and such)?

Tall deck blocks allow for longer rod to stroke ratios on standard stroke engines, or they allow an engine to be stroked without getting too small of a rod to stroke ratio. For a standard stroke though, you're better off using a long rod and a shorter crown height on the piston in a standard height block. Tall deck blocks weigh more and having long rods with long pistons adds a lot to reciprocating weight which detracts from power, efficiency, and RPM capabilities.

hey streets

you got any big blocks in any of your rides?

Originally posted by Streets
If'n ya read my profile it says "1 stroker mouse and 6 "Huffered" rats" or sumthin like thet..
so I guess the answer would be YES.. in the '33' and '34's is where the Rats live... 'n after yesterday I may as well put a RAT in the Bucket and do a real good job of it next time!!
I have a grand total of 16 Rats in the boxes and 6 in the rides and a few more in the GM trucks that grow out of the ground around here.. and NO I don't wanna sell any of um right now.. No one has enuff mula to afford them anyway.. That should answer yer NEXT question too huh Nova?
Streets...

i haven't read your profile and i was just curious as to whether you had any in your cars. and actually that doesn't answer my next question. i'd like to build my own motor, not buy one from someone else......