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Yes, this will be a cool car when done. If it's a fast road car, I don't think adding a support plate to the block is the best use of resources. Some extra doweling could be desirable, but even at that I'm not sure if I'd do it to my car.
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I'd add a proper, high quality 3 row radiator to go with all this. The original 2 row is a bit of a joke.
Greg:
Your comments are well appreciated, but I was wondering if you could elaborate a little on why you're not sure that the dowelling would be helpful. I've looked at the block and bearing carrier and must confess I don't see much room for the dowels and would wonder whether the drilling for the dowel might not weaken as much as it helps.
The engine seems to run without overheating or even getting particularly hot. Boosting the compression will create more heat, but I'd hope an upgradedwater pump would help, and the climate here in Scotland is not known for heat- a day in the mid-70s is considered a "scorcher"!