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New Wedge and Hemi blocks #2111025
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At Carlisle yesterday Muscle Motors displayed their new block.
It will be available in both tall and low deck wedge as well as HEMI. It won't be cheap at around $3800 rough. It appears that most will end up around $4500 ready to use.
Talked to Mike and Eric they think shipping to start in 30 days.

We can hope, but at least I have actually seen one for a change!!
PS they appear to be heavy. Eric didn't have finished weight, bet guessed tipping 300 lbs. with weight reduction program to come later. Main concern for now is getting them on the street.

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: moparroad] #2111040
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300 pounds sounds like an iron block. $3,800-$4,500 isn't terrible. Maybe there is still hope.


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: moparroad] #2111064
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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: moparroad] #2111073
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This is great news...

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: unknown] #2111094
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I think its GREAT but how many of our members do you think are going to step up to the bar and order a 4500 dollar cast iron block. Personally i'm set but if I was looking I would still go for aluminium if I was laying out that much cash.


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422 Indy headed small block
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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: moparroad] #2111120
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It seems like a KB aluminum block isn't that much more and is a proven block.


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: moparroad] #2111121
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Good luck getting a KB

I wish Muscle Motors good luck with the new block.

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: pittsburghracer] #2111125
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Originally Posted By pittsburghracer
I think its GREAT but how many of our members do you think are going to step up to the bar and order a 4500 dollar cast iron block. Personally i'm set but if I was looking I would still go for aluminium if I was laying out that much cash.


wave drive laugh

My GTX is getting one. Its getting cast very shortly...........


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: markz528] #2111134
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Originally Posted By markz528
Originally Posted By pittsburghracer
I think its GREAT but how many of our members do you think are going to step up to the bar and order a 4500 dollar cast iron block. Personally i'm set but if I was looking I would still go for aluminium if I was laying out that much cash.


wave drive laugh

My GTX is getting one. Its getting cast very shortly...........



Trust me I hope it is supported. I have a keith black and mega block sitting here so I'm set as my racing days are limited. If I was younger I really like the looks of that new style hemi block that Josh just bought. Beautiful piece


1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

Livin and lovin life one day at a time




Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: moparroad] #2111135
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I would have bought their block, but started my build before they were available (MM is doing my engine).

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: pittsburghracer] #2111140
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Originally Posted By pittsburghracer
Originally Posted By markz528
Originally Posted By pittsburghracer
I think its GREAT but how many of our members do you think are going to step up to the bar and order a 4500 dollar cast iron block. Personally i'm set but if I was looking I would still go for aluminium if I was laying out that much cash.


wave drive laugh

My GTX is getting one. Its getting cast very shortly...........



Trust me I hope it is supported. I have a keith black and mega block sitting here so I'm set as my racing days are limited. If I was younger I really like the looks of that new style hemi block that Josh just bought. Beautiful piece


I really missed the boat by not buying the megablock you have. He told me $3000 was the bottom price and at that time the megablock was supposedly right around the corner for $2850 with improvements over the old one. I rolled the dice and lost......


67 Coronet 500 9.610 @ 139.20 mph
67 Coronet 500 (street car) 14.82 @ 94 mph
69 GTX (clone) - build in progress......
Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: markz528] #2111147
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When Bob told me about it I wasn't real excited either as I had my 512 assembly for sale at the time. Guys wanted it for free so I decided I would build an engine for the green duster I traded for the Daytona. Instead of dumping money into a stock block gave bob a call and did some wheeling and dealing. He sold the World block the day I called and that was a good deal too.


1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

Livin and lovin life one day at a time




Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: pittsburghracer] #2111148
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Originally Posted By pittsburghracer
I think its GREAT but how many of our members do you think are going to step up to the bar and order a 4500 dollar cast iron block. Personally i'm set but if I was looking I would still go for aluminium if I was laying out that much cash.


I could get one, then look at it for a year or so before my budget would allow me to move forward with anything else. grin


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: pittsburghracer] #2111152
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Originally Posted By pittsburghracer
When Bob told me about it I wasn't real excited either as I had my 512 assembly for sale at the time. Guys wanted it for free so I decided I would build an engine for the green duster I traded for the Daytona. Instead of dumping money into a stock block gave bob a call and did some wheeling and dealing. He sold the World block the day I called and that was a good deal too.


I was prepared to pay Bob $2800 for it but when he said he was firm on $3000 the temptation of the new Megablock got the better of me.............


67 Coronet 500 9.610 @ 139.20 mph
67 Coronet 500 (street car) 14.82 @ 94 mph
69 GTX (clone) - build in progress......
Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: moparroad] #2111262
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So this is Muscle Motors own enterprise?

Different than the allegedly forthcoming Mopar Performance cast iron blocks?

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Originally Posted By camdog440
So this is Muscle Motors own enterprise?

Different than the allegedly forthcoming Mopar Performance cast iron blocks?


Correct but they no longer look to be forthcoming.....


67 Coronet 500 9.610 @ 139.20 mph
67 Coronet 500 (street car) 14.82 @ 94 mph
69 GTX (clone) - build in progress......
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I haven't run a big block part number at work for a long time.... but lets face it. FIAT doesn't give a rats azz about old mopar drag racers. The dealer I work at recently had an inspection and they wanted all the old "mopar" signage or pictures gone. We're all basically AMC guys now.

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: J_BODY] #2111316
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Originally Posted By J_BODY
I haven't run a big block part number at work for a long time.... but lets face it. FIAT doesn't give a rats azz about old mopar drag racers. The dealer I work at recently had an inspection and they wanted all the old "mopar" signage or pictures gone. We're all basically AMC guys now.


Booooo....that sucks! Time to leave MP behind and get civilians involved...should have a Ritter block in 2 weeks or less...we'll see!


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Not surprising. FIAT has zero ties to the older Mopar, just like Daimler didn't. Wouldn't really expect them to do anything unless there was a big profit and volume window.......which there is not. They can't compete with the aftermarket so whats the point

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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: moparroad] #2111476
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Haven't found any info on the MM site about the new blocks. Is there anything documented out there


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