Story & Photos by Tim Biro
Building a small block Ford using World’s 6 bolt per cylinder 9.200” deck Man O’War block Over the past 22 years, RPM MAG has had an amazing relationship with most every major parts manufacturer in America, we’ve been each other’s support in survival during the tough times, and in growth during the good times. Even during a year like 2020, there’s still a lot going at RPM Project headquarters in two countries, including getting setup and caught up from things delayed last year. We try to stay on the cutting edge of technology in the automotive sport we all love, and after hearing about the introduction of World Products new 6 bolt per cylinder 9.200” deck block, we naturally needed to get our hands on one for a closer, touchy feely, let’s build one experience. As a mechanic/engine builder/drag racer, like most, my life has been filled with highs and lows in the automotive world. I have learned to respect the process, learn from experience, and greet the low points as part of the process. If you know me, you know that I treat every part as if it will, at some point, fail. Failure is due to many factors like: taking parts past their design limits; incorrect installation techniques; wrong material for 84
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■ We’ll be using Kraushaar Machine Services for machining and balancing all
the engine parts as well as assembling at their shop. The lower section of the World Man O’War block has a very chest pounding 40,000 psi iron alloy area. intended use; clearance issues; tune up; over use, and the list goes on. So many factors and forces come into play when an internal combustion engine is not only just running, but is being pushed to its limits. Keeping all this in mind, we try to choose our parts wisely through experience and the intended use of the engine. High performance street and race engine
builders try their best to plan, machine and assemble every engine to produce as much power as possible within these parameters, while trying to meet a budget. In this series of articles, we will take you through each stage of the process to help identify key items to help when planning, machining and assembling your next engine. Unlike our Pace Car Race