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Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor?
[Re: relax383]
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04/08/14 12:24 PM
04/08/14 12:24 PM
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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.
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Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor?
[Re: relax383]
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04/08/14 04:29 PM
04/08/14 04:29 PM
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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.
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Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor?
[Re: relax383]
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04/12/14 06:13 PM
04/12/14 06:13 PM
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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
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Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor?
[Re: relax383]
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04/12/14 06:34 PM
04/12/14 06:34 PM
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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
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Re: to build a hemi or buy a crate motor?
[Re: relax383]
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04/12/14 06:51 PM
04/12/14 06:51 PM
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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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