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IMO , i don't think its a myth about the harder material content . It clearly states that the new design 1969 engine block has a new stronger construction , tougher cylinder block and extra firm bearing caps in this 1969 gm Camaro brochure. Either way you can draw your own conclusion. Thanks Marc.
The 2482 caps were nodular iron where most others were gray iron. I don't know if there were any other differences in the block materials.
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