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Do you love high horsepower, high revs and turbo or compressor power? You may already have a so-called on your engine Engine block filler worked and wondering how to get your engine even more stable? Then you should maybe retrofit a block stiffening plate in the engine. You can find out in the following article why the block reinforcement plate makes sense and which advantages and disadvantages you will experience.
What are block stiffeners?
Block stiffening plates for the vehicle are usually made of galvanized steel. They are available for current engines but also for older engines such as the BMW M50, M52, S50 or the S52. The block stiffening plates come as a complete kit with screws, spacer sleeves and small parts. But there are also differences in terms of material and quality. For example, there are higher quality kits with billet main bearing blocks made from high strength steel. The stiffening plate for the engine block reduces the twisting of the crankshaft drive and at the same time works as an oil separator. And this also prevents the oil from foaming excessively. At high speeds and speeds, enormous forces act on the crankshaft, which then tends to twist. The twisting causes damage to other components, which must be prevented. In this case, a block stiffening plate provides more stability and security.
When are block stiffeners used?
Block stiffening plates are used in motors that have to withstand high forces. Especially tuned vehicles, which allow an output of more than 500 HP, require a block stiffening plate if possible to ensure the stability of the installed individual parts, in cornering positions and at high speeds. And as already mentioned, this also protects the crankshaft.
What benefits from block stiffening plates?
If you want to tune your vehicle for high performance, then you should also think about the block reinforcement plate. The galvanized steel stiffener prevents the crankshaft from twisting and provides stability. If you do not save the crankshaft from the strong forces, consequential damage in the area of the bearings or pistons can occur over a longer period of time. To avoid damage to the vehicle, you should install the block reinforcement plate as far as possible, so that the driving fun with the tuning is guaranteed in the long run.
Advantages and disadvantages of block stiffening plates
If you plan to retrofit a block stiffening plate in the engine, then there are advantages but also some disadvantages that you should consider:
- Advantages of a block reinforcement plate
- A block reinforcement plate in the vehicle offers cars with increased performance and high horsepower figures real added value and essential protection. The stability gained is especially advisable for vehicles with over 500 HP and prevents damage to the crankshaft, the connecting rod or other parts from spreading. - Disadvantages of a block reinforcement plate
- If you want to carry out the retrofitting, you should note that you may have to change other parts of your vehicle. You may have to pay more than the block stiffening plate alone. For example, the chain for the oil pump often has to be replaced or you have to make changes to the oil pan.
What should you watch out for if you want to choose a good manufacturer of block reinforcement plates? Make sure that you select the vehicle block reinforcement plates so that they are compatible with your vehicle model and the planned conversion from the start. Subsequent changes to the block stiffening plate in order to make it suitable for the engine are in any case not advisable. It is a precision part that cannot / should not even be machined. You can buy the block reinforcement plates for the vehicle, including mounting accessories, but suitable for the engine as a set from some tuners. If you want to carry out the assembly yourself, you should make sure that the corresponding stud bolts, screws, spacer sleeves and other small parts as well as installation instructions are included in the scope of delivery to make assembly easier.
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