Aviator block???

[camarokiller]

I recently purchased a mach 1 with a blown motor, block is no good. I searched other threads about the aviator short block, but no one talks about putting the 8 bolt crank in the block. I'm guessing if block is the same I could put my crank in the aviator block right?

[dino]

Yes

[sspstangbanger]

Aviator and 3v blocks both work
3V block is the best alum block IMO

[camarokiller]

Originally Posted by sspstangbanger

Aviator and 3v blocks both work
3V block is the best alum block IMO

If I wanted to use a short block but just swap out my crank which one would be better to use aviator or 3v?

[sspstangbanger]

Originally Posted by camarokiller

If I wanted to use a short block but just swap out my crank which one would be better to use aviator or 3v?

Why swap crank?
Just use a 6-bolt flywheel from a 01-up gt.
Absolutely no advantage to use your 8-bolt crank.

If you are going to swap a crank out you should put new rings/bearings in it too while its apart. That being said you can reuse you rods/pistons/crank in either block.

[camarokiller]

Originally Posted by sspstangbanger

Why swap crank?
Just use a 6-bolt flywheel from a 01-up gt.
Absolutely no advantage to use your 8-bolt crank.

If you are going to swap a crank out you should put new rings/bearings in it too while its apart. That being said you can reuse you rods/pistons/crank in either block.

I'm going to put new rings and bears while its out. Just wanted to see what blocks would work. Thanks for your help ill see which one i find first.