Getting close

The block design is getting close to done. The only major piece of the puzzle missing is the main web thicknesses. I have the bolt hole locations but without the thicknesses, there is absolutely no way a Chevy crankshaft would properly fit. I found that SEMA members have access to GM CAD data. It will take me quite a while to save up the money to pay for a membership and get a hold of this information. I have searched for hours trying to find this information on the internet with no luck as well. For the time being, I will ignore the fact that the main webs are not correct. I also need to add bolt holes, oil passages, skirt the block, add the water jacket plates, and add water/steam holes to the deck. I can then add and remove material where necessary for strength and weight reduction and begin FEA and CFD. The next major piece of the puzzle will the the hydraulic manifold and solenoids. This will be fairly simple to complete. The hard part is finding the right solenoid. I have not received a positive response from any company I have contacted yet. Next on the agenda will be high resolution position sensors.