Originally Posted by fbs63
I understand that a new Hemi block is a large purchase. Why would you spend $5500-6000 for an iron block when you can get an aluminum one for $1500 more? Repairable and 150 lbs lighter.

Because it will be street only and I don’t want a block that ‘moves’ around in the cold to hot cycle and please don’t say aluminum won’t grow. Besides it’ll look dumb with cast iron heads.