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Blocks are the big metal parts that hold the engine’s cylinders and other key pieces.
Technical Definition
In automotive context, 'blocks' refers to engine blocks—the main structural component that houses cylinders and core components.
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"When I say that, every rod snapped and two rods went out through each side of the block. Nice."
C.R.E.A.M. #80 - Murcielago Auction Result, Car Toilet Returns and We Made The Papers C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast)
"I don't like, you know, like people like, oh, just, you know, get a new engine, right? Blow it up. For me, my truck, I put a lot of time into the details on my truck. And if I blow it up, it's not..."
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Episodes Mentioning "blocks"
UCC Champ Reveals Perfect Daily Driver Power Level
The Diesel Podcast
Turned Down $2 Million To Do What? | Stacking Pennies Podcast
Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie
What Manufacturer's Reps Actually Do & Why Your Shop Needs One | SEMA Hall of Famer Les Rudd | EP034
The Automotive Advantage
C.R.E.A.M. #80 - Murcielago Auction Result, Car Toilet Returns and We Made The Papers
C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast)
Atlanta: Will Hocevar’s Driving Cost Him?
The Dale Jr. Download
AAH #768 - Horse Powertrain Enters the Motorcity
Autoline After Hours
150: The Self-Taught Way: Building Wild Engines from Scratch
Tuned In
Classic Auto Mall Show #215 - Stewart Howden with Funny Car Driver Ron Capps + Keith Martin
Classic Auto Mall SHOW
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