1985 3.8/4.1 block

[gnpoweredrail]

Is there any interest in an 85 block with casting number 25524140???
Are these worth anything or does anyone run one?

 

[jasjamz]

I ran one. No problems. Now I'm not saying its xTSM material but won't break in your typical bolt on car unless you screw up big time somehow.

 

[Squid4life]

I have been beating on the same one for about 9 years now. Been 20 psi for about a year now, getting beaten on daily. Its a 12.xx car in daily trim, so good enough for most folks. I wouldn't shy away from using it again.

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

I run this same block at 20 psi and 12.xx with zero problems. Brad

 

[WarWagon]

Im running this same casting and have beating on it for a few years now, its been over 30psi and had several 100 shots of N20 sprayed on top of that. Mine has been 12.1 and 110 mph, they are not as pretty as 109's.

 

[Franks86gn]

25524140 HAS different deck height than the 109... What are you guys using for Rods/Pistons/Head Gaskets? With the 140 block

 

[Squid4life]

25524140 HAS different deck height than the 109... What are you guys using for Rods/Pistons/Head Gaskets? With the 140 block

Stock 2 dot rods, regular felpro 1007 loc wire HG's, and I am not sure about the pistons other than they are TRW forged and have been in this motor about 3 different times, with different rings and a ball hone job. I will see if I can find any pics with part numbers or anything.

 

[Franks86gn]

Stock 2 dot rods, regular felpro 1007 loc wire HG's, and I am not sure about the pistons other than they are TRW forged and have been in this motor about 3 different times, with different rings and a ball hone job. I will see if I can find any pics with part numbers or anything.

I don't have my heads o-ringed. From what I've been reading I need a steel head gasket and cannot run a composite like a 9441 Fel Pro. Which is okay. I don't plan on racing this engine.

 

[WarWagon]

25524140 HAS different deck height than the 109... What are you guys using for Rods/Pistons/Head Gaskets? With the 140 block

Good to know, cuz I didn't. Mine is a stock long block and tired.

 

[imjoesnuffy]

10.40 @ 132 mph with a 140 block on pump gas and alky

 

[Squid4life]

10.40 @ 132 mph with a 140 block on pump gas and alky

Ok, you win.

 

[gnpoweredrail]

anybody need or want one?

 

[Squid4life]

Would love to have it sitting in the garage as a spare, but shipping would probably kill the deal... Maybe find someone local-ish who is interested?

 

[gnpoweredrail]

where do you live?

 

[Squid4life]

San Diego

 

[charlief1]

He's in Nevada James. Just go to Vegas and have a mini vacation and pick it up.

 

[ttaowner]

i have 4 of them here in CT i cant seem to get rid of them

 

[gnpoweredrail]

yeah I could meet him anywhere in Vegas...cheap too

 

[Squid4life]

No plans to hit Vegas any time soon unfortunately...