Plastic Replica engine blocks
#2633701
03/17/19 02:00 PM
03/17/19 02:00 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,717 Bitopia
jcc
OP
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
|
OP
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,717
Bitopia
|
Never seen here much talk about using dummy engine blocks for fitment, etc.
So why the silence? Are they worth it? Are they useful? Do they hold up? Use it one time and keep it on the shelf or just sell it?
Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: jcc]
#2633721
03/17/19 02:24 PM
03/17/19 02:24 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 14,889 up yours
Supercuda
About to go away
|
About to go away
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 14,889
up yours
|
Why would you need one?
Unless you are doing a lot of builds putting that type engine into places it never went it's a luxury that's not needed.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: Stanton]
#2633786
03/17/19 06:19 PM
03/17/19 06:19 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 643 southern conn
1969gtx
mopar
|
mopar
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 643
southern conn
|
I have a hemi block works grate for mock up light weight built 2 awb cars work nice for that
1965 A/FX Plymouth 9.50 et @139 mph 1965 A/FX awb plymouth flashback [email]10.26@129mph[/email] mph on pump gas 426 hemi 1969 GTX Hemi 4 speed 12.50 et @ 112mph in F.A.S.T TRIM 1970 GTX 4406pac 4 speed 11.05 @126.9 mph in F.A.S.T TRIM http://www.AFXER.com
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: 1969gtx]
#2633893
03/18/19 12:18 AM
03/18/19 12:18 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,717 Bitopia
jcc
OP
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
|
OP
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,717
Bitopia
|
I am doing an RB install with long rams in a car that they were never meant for. I'm getting old. muscling around 30lbs? to get the fit right vs the alternatives has got to be a plus.
We'll see.
Thanks.
Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: jcc]
#2633937
03/18/19 08:38 AM
03/18/19 08:38 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,385 Marion, South Carolina [><]
an8sec70cuda
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,385
Marion, South Carolina [><]
|
Before you start fabricating anything, make sure the dimensions are correct. I remember a while back someone had one that was off about 1/2"...could make for a big headache later.
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: an8sec70cuda]
#2633940
03/18/19 08:54 AM
03/18/19 08:54 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,533 God's Country Maryland
GODSCOUNTRY340
master
|
master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,533
God's Country Maryland
|
I've got one (440) and used it many times. All dimensions are correct, it even has the casting numbers on the sides. It looks like it was made right off a factory block with date casting and casting numbers. They cost over $400 new but they are sweet for quickly mocking up things like oil pan clearance, header clearance, anything in the engine compartment. Here I'm using it to put a 440 into a '54 flat fender Power Wagon.
I love the smell of Deer guts in the morning, it smells like... VICTORY!
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: AndyF]
#2634154
03/18/19 07:10 PM
03/18/19 07:10 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,646 Ringtown, Pa.
Dartsport540
top fuel
|
top fuel
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,646
Ringtown, Pa.
|
I had a 440 one about 15 years ago. It was very accurate in dimensions. Sold it to someone, don't remember where.
548 cu. in., Bill Mitchell Aluminum Block, CRT 727 auto trans, Alston Chassis. 8.981et at 149.46 mph. 1.204et - 60 foot, So Far....
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: Dartsport540]
#2634445
03/19/19 02:11 PM
03/19/19 02:11 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,580 Motor City
6PKRTSE
master
|
master
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,580
Motor City
|
I just use an old hemi KB Fuel block with no sleeves for my mock up. Light enough I can set it in and remove from the chassis by hand with ease.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: AndyF]
#2634733
03/20/19 10:14 AM
03/20/19 10:14 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,394 Pikes Peak Country
TC@HP2
master
|
master
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,394
Pikes Peak Country
|
I'd buy one for $75 but I'm not interested once the price is 3x or 4x that. Exactly. Summit lists the 426 at $550. Obviously chevys are cheaper, but some fords are actually more. For a one time mock up, that's a lot of bux. Even if you use it a few times, its a bit steep.
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: TC@HP2]
#2634746
03/20/19 10:48 AM
03/20/19 10:48 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,385 Marion, South Carolina [><]
an8sec70cuda
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,385
Marion, South Carolina [><]
|
I just used an old 440 block when I had my car at the chassis shop for the cage and motorplate setup. Bolted the hemi heads onto the 440 block, sat it on the factory wedge mounts for motorplate positioning. Then hacked off the driver's side mount on the K frame to make sure the headers cleared.
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: TC@HP2]
#2634814
03/20/19 12:38 PM
03/20/19 12:38 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,533 God's Country Maryland
GODSCOUNTRY340
master
|
master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,533
God's Country Maryland
|
I'd buy one for $75 but I'm not interested once the price is 3x or 4x that. Exactly. Summit lists the 426 at $550. Obviously chevys are cheaper, but some fords are actually more. For a one time mock up, that's a lot of bux. Even if you use it a few times, its a bit steep. See if you can get a couple Mopar buddies and go in together. This way it won't hurt so much and you can all use it when you need it.
I love the smell of Deer guts in the morning, it smells like... VICTORY!
|
|
|
Re: Plastic Replica engine blocks
[Re: GODSCOUNTRY340]
#2634827
03/20/19 01:21 PM
03/20/19 01:21 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,717 Bitopia
jcc
OP
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
|
OP
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,717
Bitopia
|
A new replica 440 long Block from Summit showed up today. Problem is, I don't have any buddies here, at least none that will admit to it. Seriously, it will be likely available in 6? months, as its a one off project at this point, let me know.
Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
|
|
|
|
|