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No sb's avail in aftermarket form or even a vendor to make em
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Apparently they are in talks with they same company that cast the viper engines.

You still have an option with the G3. Heads and blocks are plentiful.
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Tony i was real close man..The mustang JoJo aka Kungfu Panda has now was Mine a month ago.
I was gonna do a 23* like thriftway John has in the blk monte he runs in Ultra going 5.10 and put it in the stang a few hunnit lbs lighter .
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Tony i was real close man..The mustang JoJo aka Kungfu Panda has now was Mine a month ago.
I was gonna do a 23* like thriftway John has in the blk monte he runs in Ultra going 5.10 and put it in the stang a few hunnit lbs lighter .
Then i looked at my Cuda and couldn't atleast for now.

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order a block.... at least it will show demand, which is what it's all about. My P4876671AD was one of two left in warehouse. It was oh so tempting to buy the other one, but having $2400 just sitting on the garage floor.....couldn't do it. I watched it sit there for over a year, but last week the "1" went to "-1". That means either A: it showed inventory and it wasn't there so some poor guy got nothing
B: two people ordered and one got one and one got the "backorder" death sentence.

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That's the same plate I have, going to try the same and cap off one set of bars and run single stage. I don't have tune ups for using one solenoid on all the bars. Now how do I lose the weight. When you bringing yours out?

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Lol I've been trying every month since may......lol
Yb nationals.....MAYBE ???

Motor is just about done , but ive got side work and a damn regular 54hour a week job, don't leave me much time at all......

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I wish I did to be honest....At least there is more aftermarket support for them then the SB's.

Small block chrysler has little options, and its either mild or wild, no in between....which is a direct relation to the little selection of parts.


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I wish I did to be honest....At least there is more aftermarket support for them then the SB's.

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Small block chrysler has little options, and its either mild or wild, no in between....which is a direct relation to the little selection of parts.


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Probably....if it ever even happens...having no selection is actually quite frustrating. Its nice to have choices, and with the sb's there is not much

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With the above BUT!!!!!!!!!

The G3 will satisfy most need on this board. The are pushing 700 hp on a factory block
The first 5.7 head will flow 320 cnc'd, the apache will go 340 out of the box
You got the 6.4 block in almost everything from trucks to r/ts to hellcat. So availability will be good.
So IMO pick your poison.
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Small block chrysler has little options, and its either mild or wild, no in between....which is a direct relation to the little selection of parts.


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With the above BUT!!!!!!!!!

The G3 will satisfy most need on this board. The are pushing 700 hp on a factory block
The first 5.7 head will flow 320 cnc'd, the apache will go 340 out of the box
You got the 6.4 block in almost everything from trucks to r/ts to hellcat. So availability will be good.
So IMO pick your poison.
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You are probably right but I have sooooo many small block engine blocks laying in my shop and I am tooooo old to start over. It is so easy and cheap to throw together a low 10 second small block now with the available parts that will run for years on regular old pump gas. I shouldn't even be playing with these darn things with an unused 572 Keith Black engine sitting on the engine stand but its been kinda fun. I love putting the smack down on big blocks every weekend.

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and dont forget the new eddy victor..i think we have seen them stop production before.. how ever with the gen3 stuff and all the p7 stuff that is been sold for next to nothing.all the guys that have been holding on to there w7/w8/w9 stuff for years are starting to sale the stuff to people that will actually use them.. and the victor head available.the demand is there..look like we need to put some pressure on them..to bad the other block i wont say the name is such junk..

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Thanks for the reminder i just added the P5-7 to that short list see its real hard to remember these very few options we have

Yes the Edelbrock Victor heads should be a real nice addition to this if they ever end up being available. i wonder if the delay is just from edelbrock doing there homework from the bigblock Victor heads where there where some isues finding rockerarms that worked with the different deckheights and lifterstyles.

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and dont forget the new eddy victor..i think we have seen them stop production before.. how ever with the gen3 stuff and all the p7 stuff that is been sold for next to nothing.all the guys that have been holding on to there w7/w8/w9 stuff for years are starting to sale the stuff to people that will actually use them.. and the victor head available.the demand is there..look like we need to put some pressure on them..to bad the other block i wont say the name is such junk..

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Thanks for the reminder i just added the P5-7 to that short list see its real hard to remember these very few options we have

Yes the Edelbrock Victor heads should be a real nice addition to this if they ever end up being available. i wonder if the delay is just from edelbrock doing there homework from the bigblock Victor heads where there where some isues finding rockerarms that worked with the different deckheights and lifterstyles.

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and dont forget the new eddy victor..i think we have seen them stop production before.. how ever with the gen3 stuff and all the p7 stuff that is been sold for next to nothing.all the guys that have been holding on to there w7/w8/w9 stuff for years are starting to sale the stuff to people that will actually use them.. and the victor head available.the demand is there..look like we need to put some pressure on them..to bad the other block i wont say the name is such junk..

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Thanks for the reminder i just added the P5-7 to that short list see its real hard to remember these very few options we have

Yes the Edelbrock Victor heads should be a real nice addition to this if they ever end up being available. i wonder if the delay is just from edelbrock doing there homework from the bigblock Victor heads where there where some isues finding rockerarms that worked with the different deckheights and lifterstyles.

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Wow, aren't you a champ there compiling a list....Now, how many on that list are a) not a twin to a magnum version b) not ridiculous to find, still produced, or actually usable when you do find them c) don't require changing to exotic or application specific parts totally unique to that head ONLY d) are not just a pre existing head ported/ modified

Sorry, but half those heads you listed are the same as one another, discontinued, exotic, not worth it (imo) to even bother running, etc....Like I said, there is no in between with the SBM- there is entry level, and there is full on race. To be quite frank, I think out of ALL those heads the majority are Mopar, and only a couple (commando, W2, W9) are even easily attainable. Many are only available second hand, or like finding a needle in a haystack. Hell, you even are mentioning Eddy Victors, yet they still really haven't even become available!

Your list means diddly s$%* to me- it actually makes me think what I said is even more true....LOL...Compared to sbc, sbf, or even bbm there are few choices imo

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Thanks for the reminder i just added the P5-7 to that short list see its real hard to remember these very few options we have

Yes the Edelbrock Victor heads should be a real nice addition to this if they ever end up being available. i wonder if the delay is just from edelbrock doing there homework from the bigblock Victor heads where there where some isues finding rockerarms that worked with the different deckheights and lifterstyles.

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Wow, aren't you a champ there compiling a list....Now, how many on that list are a) not a twin to a magnum version b) not ridiculous to find, still produced, or actually usable when you do find them c) don't require changing to exotic or application specific parts totally unique to that head ONLY d) are not just a pre existing head ported/ modified

Sorry, but half those heads you listed are the same as one another, discontinued, exotic, not worth it (imo) to even bother running, etc....Like I said, there is no in between with the SBM- there is entry level, and there is full on race. To be quite frank, I think out of ALL those heads the majority are Mopar, and only a couple (commando, W2, W9) are even easily attainable. Many are only available second hand, or like finding a needle in a haystack. Hell, you even are mentioning Eddy Victors, yet they still really haven't even become available!

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Order me two sets of W7's,two sets of W9's ( not rrw9) since they still make W9's it shouldnt be a prob right ?
I also want two 9.60 siamese 48* blocks.
Since its all avail i should hear from you in a few day's correct ?

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Order me two sets of W7's,two sets of W9's ( not rrw9) since they still make W9's it shouldnt be a prob right ?
I also want two 9.60 siamese 48* blocks.
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Thanks for the reminder i just added the P5-7 to that short list see its real hard to remember these very few options we have

Yes the Edelbrock Victor heads should be a real nice addition to this if they ever end up being available. i wonder if the delay is just from edelbrock doing there homework from the bigblock Victor heads where there where some isues finding rockerarms that worked with the different deckheights and lifterstyles.

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Wow, aren't you a champ there compiling a list....Now, how many on that list are a) not a twin to a magnum version b) not ridiculous to find, still produced, or actually usable when you do find them c) don't require changing to exotic or application specific parts totally unique to that head ONLY d) are not just a pre existing head ported/ modified

Sorry, but half those heads you listed are the same as one another, discontinued, exotic, not worth it (imo) to even bother running, etc....Like I said, there is no in between with the SBM- there is entry level, and there is full on race. To be quite frank, I think out of ALL those heads the majority are Mopar, and only a couple (commando, W2, W9) are even easily attainable. Many are only available second hand, or like finding a needle in a haystack. Hell, you even are mentioning Eddy Victors, yet they still really haven't even become available!

Your list means diddly s$%* to me- it actually makes me think what I said is even more true....LOL...Compared to sbc, sbf, or even bbm there are few choices imo

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You should know by know that the Ford and GM crowd wont start biotching if they have to get headers or intakes that are specific to fit when they upgrade in the cylinderhead department. and for some reason they wont start trowing fits like unciviliced 4year olds either if they end up having a need for a new set of rockerarms either.

Most times when you start building a new engine you will end up replaceing all these items anyway and the price is not all that bad considering that in most cases you end up with much better parts when buying the suporting hardware to fit the slightly more exotic heads. only the moparcrowd is complaining about these facts and thats one of the big reasons why so few new products are being developed.


come to think of it,your indyheads are among those exotic highpriced pieces so why are you complaining?

since you are such a fantastic worldchampion at this why dont YOU invent a new head that takes all stock garbage parts and makes 6565654654HP with a purple shaft and idles like a stock 318?

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Order me two sets of W7's,two sets of W9's ( not rrw9) since they still make W9's it shouldnt be a prob right ?
I also want two 9.60 siamese 48* blocks.
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I think this thread has gotten a little off track.

Back to "Dear Mopar"

Please fix Mopar performance or sell it to someone who will fix it. There are people who want parts, and willing to spend money.

Talking to the parts guys I know they are Pi$$ed off, hard to sell parts when there are no real answers about when parts will be available or for how much.

It is not just small block parts it is the whole program. Lets see if we can get this thread in front of someone who has the power to make some changes!

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Thats the problem.. I know when I was working, there
was a nascar group and they had a bit to do with the
MP stuff but I dont know if there really is a MP group
or department.. yeah they had a small group that would
answer the phone calls(like a tech dept)but they had
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ordering of parts from any suppliers.. or who got
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My parts manager and I threw the R3 block order in to pretty much see what would happen. While he's not into the "performance" side of parts and hasn't ever worked in a performance oriented dealer, he did agree that at one time there was at least someone you could call when questions arose with the parts in the MP catalog. I noted in another post a michigan member stated something to the fact that this fall they were going to have blocks available again. I PM'ed him as I kind of wondered who his sources were and how valid the info was....

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Update this, here in Chicago for NMCA running in Street Outlaw Rob just went a 7.07 ...... that gen 3 MOVES!!!!


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Here's my answer They are in the buisness aren't they & own the rights & pick the vendors to make what they own ?
I already have a career this is just a hobby that cost me 100.000 grand in the last 3 yrs.
And can i ask what kind of motor are you running ? Is it a race car or cruiser with a stock block ? If you were in OUR shoes and looking to go fast i believe you might feel differently.
Ps while the new Gen hemi is cool to try and compete with 23* or 20* on power adders i think would be difficult and i dont wanna be a ginny pig to see how mucb spray it can take.

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I already have a career this is just a hobby that cost me 100.000 grand in the last 3 yrs.
And can i ask what kind of motor are you running ? Is it a race car or cruiser with a stock block ? If you were in OUR shoes and looking to go fast i believe you might feel differently.
Ps while the new Gen hemi is cool to try and compete with 23* or 20* on power adders i think would be difficult and i dont wanna be a ginny pig to see how mucb spray it can take.

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As for what I have, I have a street/strip car with a Gen 3 Hemi. Been there and done that with a full blown race car......No more for me. Seems to me you need to take a good look at your program and if the parts aren't available, move on to what is.

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I already have a career this is just a hobby that cost me 100.000 grand in the last 3 yrs.
And can i ask what kind of motor are you running ? Is it a race car or cruiser with a stock block ? If you were in OUR shoes and looking to go fast i believe you might feel differently.
Ps while the new Gen hemi is cool to try and compete with 23* or 20* on power adders i think would be difficult and i dont wanna be a ginny pig to see how mucb spray it can take.

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Just because Mopar made something at one time doesn't mean they have to continue making it. Maybe the demand is just not there anymore to justify it.

As for what I have, I have a street/strip car with a Gen 3 Hemi. Been there and done that with a full blown race car......No more for me. Seems to me you need to take a good look at your program and if the parts aren't available, move on to what is.

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Well there ya go...i'd feel no pain either if they stopped gen3 stuff.I have a preference and have been loyal to a brand that does nothing to help.
As far as demand as i stated we are not GM or Ford big but more.and more.and getting aftermarket stuff because good 340's are getting rare.
Even for guys that will never need max effort having a place to buy a block is essential..ps they are selling like crazy I know this.
As i stated earlier im building this W9 motor and if i blow it and need another block..I AM GONE thats all im saying.That is of course mopar does something and makes more !

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Well there ya go...i'd feel no pain either if they stopped gen3 stuff.I have a preference and have been loyal to a brand that does nothing to help.
As far as demand as i stated we are not GM or Ford big but more.and more.and getting aftermarket stuff because good 340's are getting rare.
Even for guys that will never need max effort having a place to buy a block is essential..ps they are selling like crazy I know this.
As i stated earlier im building this W9 motor and if i blow it and need another block..I AM GONE thats all im saying.That is of course mopar does something and makes more !

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I already have a career this is just a hobby that cost me 100.000 grand in the last 3 yrs.
And can i ask what kind of motor are you running ? Is it a race car or cruiser with a stock block ? If you were in OUR shoes and looking to go fast i believe you might feel differently.
Ps while the new Gen hemi is cool to try and compete with 23* or 20* on power adders i think would be difficult and i dont wanna be a ginny pig to see how mucb spray it can take.

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Just because Mopar made something at one time doesn't mean they have to continue making it. Maybe the demand is just not there anymore to justify it.

As for what I have, I have a street/strip car with a Gen 3 Hemi. Been there and done that with a full blown race car......No more for me. Seems to me you need to take a good look at your program and if the parts aren't available, move on to what is.

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I already have a career this is just a hobby that cost me 100.000 grand in the last 3 yrs.
And can i ask what kind of motor are you running ? Is it a race car or cruiser with a stock block ? If you were in OUR shoes and looking to go fast i believe you might feel differently.
Ps while the new Gen hemi is cool to try and compete with 23* or 20* on power adders i think would be difficult and i dont wanna be a ginny pig to see how mucb spray it can take.

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Just because Mopar made something at one time doesn't mean they have to continue making it. Maybe the demand is just not there anymore to justify it.

As for what I have, I have a street/strip car with a Gen 3 Hemi. Been there and done that with a full blown race car......No more for me. Seems to me you need to take a good look at your program and if the parts aren't available, move on to what is.

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My question is why does Mopar have to supply these parts? This is America where anyone can become an entrepreneur and get the ball rolling on aftermarket parts. Put a business plan together, get a small business loan or investors and give it a shot.

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They Don't but if you think anyone wants to go through what Kent Ritter went through you are crazy.
Their are laws and you just cant copy a patent ya know ? Liscensing etc etc.
This has happened before hence why Kent did what he did for the market.

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I find it hard to believe that every aftermarket block, head etc... made by a third party, for any brand, is violating a patent. If that was the case, alot of people are breaking the law. Maybe they may pay a licencing fee if they mention the original Company name in their part description. But other than that..... I guess I need to find out, as I developed a Camshaft Belt Drive for the Gen 3 Hemi, that I'm real close to putting on the market.

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Here's my answer They are in the buisness aren't they & own the rights & pick the vendors to make what they own ?
I already have a career this is just a hobby that cost me 100.000 grand in the last 3 yrs.
And can i ask what kind of motor are you running ? Is it a race car or cruiser with a stock block ? If you were in OUR shoes and looking to go fast i believe you might feel differently.
Ps while the new Gen hemi is cool to try and compete with 23* or 20* on power adders i think would be difficult and i dont wanna be a ginny pig to see how mucb spray it can take.

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Just because Mopar made something at one time doesn't mean they have to continue making it. Maybe the demand is just not there anymore to justify it.

As for what I have, I have a street/strip car with a Gen 3 Hemi. Been there and done that with a full blown race car......No more for me. Seems to me you need to take a good look at your program and if the parts aren't available, move on to what is.

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So I should move on from small block mopars? No more race sbms, so what should I put in? Can't go gen 3 hemi no race blocks either. So I guess I should go small block chevy? Or maybe ford? What do you think Steff?

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how much power do you intend to make? seems like the factory Gen3blocks can handle quite alot of power boosted.

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I am at the 1000 hp level now so if I build another motor I would want to make more. I would want to do a factory block and be told I think it will hold up. I run nitrous so that is a little harder on parts then boost.

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yep you are up there where even these strong Gen3 stockblocks might have a limited lifetime,i would use boost instead of nitrous unless you are stuck with the nitrous by some rules.
cant you find one of those Aluminum blocks?i seem to remember mopar makeing a few different styles of aluminum Gen3 blocks some time ago

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