Quote: Well I do know someone that might be interested in the core boxes and doing something with them.... So MP or anyone that has power, feel free to contact me.
I wish it was that easy Brian. I would think about taking on the project myself, but you have to understand the W5 core boxes are MP's design, they are proprietary to MP. There is no way no how they would EVER sell their design/cores to any outside source. They would rather see them destroyed than in hands of an outside supplier.
You have to realize they lost a ton of $ designing the W5 and producing them. I forget, but I did hear what the scrap rate was on them, something like 2 out of every 3 cast? One of the engineers told me last year how much $ they have LOST just on the Hemi block program since it originated years ago.... it was in the 7 figures JUST ON THE HEMI BLOCKS. So I'm amazed they still make anything with their failure rate of the past.
Which is why looking for the best "deal" is not the best DEAL! We do alot of chevys and fords, and we have a GMPP bowtie small block in our shop right now that is a work of art. Thick, heavy block that can take upwards of 750HP and costs 1950.00!!!! Ford Motorsports blocks are in the low 2000's. Doesn't MP realize that if they offerend their resto blocks with clearance for roller lifters and a little better attention to detail and sold them for under 2K they would make a small fortune?? Say, do the same people that run our countries economics run MP? Ever since I've been into Mopars and been buying MP stuff (1980's) their customer service is non-existant, parts are not what they should be, parts are 3 times the price they should be, and if they are available they are on backorder. If MP really cared about making money and rising to the top they would either get moving on stuff or sell it and retire to the bahamas. MP is like the parent that buys you a bicycle and then throws rocks at you when you ride it by them. Ryan I know it's not that easy, just wanted to stir a turd with MP...
