{"product_id":"main-cap-milodon-11200-for-big-block-chevy","title":"Main Cap Milodon 11200 for Big Block Chevy","description":"\u003cp\u003eFits 396-454, 2 or 4 Bolt Blocks (Angled Side Bolts).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese aftermarket main caps will strengthen not only 4 bolt blocks, but also factory 2 bolt blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the factory main caps, these have more cross sectional strength, and the real strength secret is in the angled side bolts!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe side bolts are angled so they pull from the side walls of the block and not the flimsy main web area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn angled bolt will require a massive amount of additional load to flex or stretch, let alone break, compared to a conventional straight up bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe side bolts heavily load the main cap against the register step which stops cap walk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is main cap walk that causes a great amount of unforeseen bearing damage and horsepower loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilodon main caps are precision machined from high strength ductile material which has the proper balance of strength yet is not too rigid like a billet main cap to allow transfer of increased shock loads to the crank and bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this case, more is not better when it comes to hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly .030 of material removal is required upon initial installation, which will allow 100% cleanup on a damaged block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe drill bushing used to drill and tap the side bolt holes is included in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe side bolts can be installed by anyone with a hand drill and a tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the block has square main registers, a standard align bore is needed to finish the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilling the mains is only necessary if the main cap registers are not square.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll necessary bolts, washers and the drill bushing are included in the center three main cap kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor maximum strength, the installation of Milodon main studs is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milodon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51733422604570,"sku":"MLD11200","price":450.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8942\/8506\/files\/61g2WePo1sL_55e42623-e76f-47ec-bf4a-9195b1bb554d.jpg?v=1771783547","url":"https:\/\/trybeepbeep.com\/products\/main-cap-milodon-11200-for-big-block-chevy","provider":"TryBeepbeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}