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Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: RoadRunner] #1603987 04/07/14 10:01 PM 04/07/14 10:01 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA R relax383 OP member
relax383 OP member R Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA	Man you guys weren't kiddin about people trying to sell blocks at a premium. I better get on it.

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: relax383] #1603988 04/07/14 11:48 PM 04/07/14 11:48 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 781 MD HEMI472 super stock
HEMI472 super stock Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 781 MD	I thought crate 528 hemis was done by Ray Barton?? i dont think you have to tear it apart????? He might have done 1 or 2

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: HEMI472] #1603989 04/08/14 06:32 AM 04/08/14 06:32 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 646 VA. M mosweethemi mopar
mosweethemi mopar M Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 646 VA.	HELLO BUILD YOU A HEMI . FOR AROUND $10.000 THERE OR A LOT OF GOOD USE PARTS, WE JUST PICKED UP A 1968 STD BORE BLOCK AND A SET OF STOCK RODS. FOR $2500.00 AND A SET OF NEW HEADS FOR ANOTHER $2500.00 AND A STD CRANK FOR $500.00. WE HAVE MOST OF THE BIG PARTS ALL BUT ROCKER ARMS . LOOKING AT A SET FOR $1500.00 THAT COMES TO ABOUT $7000.00 IN BIG PARTS . MACHINE WORK FOR ANOTHER $350.00 .SMALL PARTS BEARINGS, CAM KIT , RINGS ,GASKET, OIL PAN ,PICKUP OIL PUMP CHAIN SET. INTAKE ,VALVE COVERS.$1500.00 FOR A TOTAL $8850.00 YOU HAVE $1150.00 TO GO . CAN MAKE YOU A 10.000 MOTOR . BETTER THEN A CRATE MOTOR. A REAL MOPAR MAN , Last edited by mosweethemi; 04/08/14 06:44 AM.

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: relax383] #1603990 04/08/14 12:24 PM 04/08/14 12:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,139 East Aurora (Buffalo) NY RoadRunner master
RoadRunner master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,139 East Aurora (Buffalo) NY	Quote: Man you guys weren't kiddin about people trying to sell blocks at a premium. I better get on it. Word has it that the machining for the blocks isn't up and running. From what I understand, and I could be wrong, is that all the machining is in storage and looking to be installed somewhere. Jegs, Summit and those type of places were told late May for availability. Some of the suppliers who advertise here indicate that MP has no chance of making the late May date. My guess is by next year blocks will be back on the market. If you are not in a hurry, you could wait for supply to catch up to demand. For reference, block DCC-5155072A was $2600 last November, went to $2900 in March. I tried ordering and told it was on back order. They are now showing up on ebay for $5000. 68 Road Runner (383/4speed, post car w/decor pkg) - Major Project 69 Road Runner w/472 Hemi & 4 speed. 70 Challenger R/T SE EF8 w/ V9J, U - A32 - Major Project 2023 Ford Mach 1

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: RoadRunner] #1603991 04/08/14 04:18 PM 04/08/14 04:18 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA R relax383 OP member
relax383 OP member R Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA	I can wait unless some one is selling one and isn't too greedy.

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: relax383] #1603992 04/08/14 04:29 PM 04/08/14 04:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada Biginchmopar pro stock
Biginchmopar pro stock Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada	I can build you one. That being said I can get parts or you can get parts either way doesn't matter to me. I could get a KB Aluminum block for right around $5000.00 that would be the best block you can get. The rest of the stuff is probably readily available. Let me know, I'm on the West Coast, sort of.

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: relax383] #1603993 04/08/14 04:30 PM 04/08/14 04:30 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	Mopar doesn't build anything other then cars in a showroom.I know 5 yrs ago that Ray Barton built all the crate 528 hemi's ( not sure if that was exact cubic inch one ) anyway you know what i mean.

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: maxie] #1603994 04/08/14 04:37 PM 04/08/14 04:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	http://www.ebay.com/itm/426-HEMI-472-CI-...a4d&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/426-HEMI-472-CI-...a4d&vxp=mtr looks like 16k is the "magic" number.

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1603995 04/12/14 06:09 PM 04/12/14 06:09 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA R relax383 OP member
relax383 OP member R Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA	I gave Keith Black a call I am going to start with one of their Aluminum blocks yes it is expensive but the weight reduction and improved handling will be worth it. Going to fill the bottom end with Crower crank and rods. they are local so i can just pick them up. not sure yet on pistons and final CR would do you guys think for a street hemi? I can run on pump gas or there is a SOCO station by my house i can get 100 if i want. Thoughts?

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: relax383] #1603996 04/12/14 06:13 PM 04/12/14 06:13 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: I gave Keith Black a call I am going to start with one of their Aluminum blocks yes it is expensive but the weight reduction and improved handling will be worth it. Going to fill the bottom end with Crower crank and rods. they are local so i can just pick them up. not sure yet on pistons and final CR would do you guys think for a street hemi? I can run on pump gas or there is a SOCO station by my house i can get 100 if i want. Thoughts? I would stay with pump gas 93 at max and base comp on that

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1603997 04/12/14 06:25 PM 04/12/14 06:25 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA R relax383 OP member
relax383 OP member R Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA	good idea I wish we had 93 in CA

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: relax383] #1603998 04/12/14 06:34 PM 04/12/14 06:34 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: good idea I wish we had 93 in CA Well what ever your premium fuel is but stay short just in case they reduce the octane

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1603999 04/12/14 06:42 PM 04/12/14 06:42 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA R relax383 OP member
relax383 OP member R Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 136 Oceanside CA	thanks for the advice wasn't trying to be sarcastic. Just wish CA wasn't so..........different.

Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor? [Re: relax383] #1604000 04/12/14 06:51 PM 04/12/14 06:51 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: thanks for the advice wasn't trying to be sarcastic. Just wish CA wasn't so..........different. I understand... I built my SB to run on 87 and its still about 600HP

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