Kiggly girdle a good idea for street applications?

[Wanagofast]

As of right now im getting a final parts list together and i've heard girdles help the bottom end strengths. I was wondering is it good idea or eve necessary for a 300-350whp (goal) build?

 

[SaulHudson]

For such a conservative build its not needed. It will make the block near bullet proof but the torque you are gonna make isn't going to require it.
It's a good idea if you have a lot money to throw at the build. because its not just bolt it. It requires block clearancing and possibly align hone of the mains.

 

[donniekak]

If you are using your 7-bolt, you already have a girdle.

 

[SaulHudson]

^^ this too.
Kiggly is for 6 bolt. 7 bolt already has a girdle.

 

[Wanagofast]

For such a conservative build its not needed. It will make the block near bullet proof but the torque you are gonna make isn't going to require it.
It's a good idea if you have a lot money to throw at the build. because its not just bolt it. It requires block clearancing and possibly align hone of the mains.

I know the Kiggly's are like 120$ and i was wanting to use arp on the bottom end, so wouldn't that require an Align hone as well?


I'm doing the 6 bolt swap with the 7 bolt head.

 

[d1978]

I think its cheap insurance, reinforcement of the bottom end for such a conservative number is not a bad idea, remember.... u will just go up from there (horsepower)

 

[Wanagofast]

Alright does anyone know the modifications needed for this to work in the block?

 

[swifteagle]

It is not needed stock 6 bolts can hold alot of power but if it is some thing you want get it. As Fare as honing the mains it is probably not needed but I would install the main studs and girdle to check or have a machine shop check the mains for you.