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Need aftermarket strong block 440? #461233
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I need a block thats strong enough to handle 800-1,000 hp. going to be a street and strip car. Who's got the most cost effective? Don't have money to waste but my 505 just busted the mains out the stock 440 block.

Re: Need aftermarket strong block 440? [Re: 68gtxsurvivor] #461234
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i am going to be getting a KP440 iron block.
world products has 1 also i think but i am not sure of the quality.
good luck what ever you do.

Re: Need aftermarket strong block 440? [Re: blownzoom440] #461235
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What is the KP440?

Re: Need aftermarket strong block 440? [Re: blownzoom440] #461236
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Re: Need aftermarket strong block 440? [Re: 68gtxsurvivor] #461237
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I need a block thats strong enough to handle 800-1,000 hp. going to be a street and strip car. Who's got the most cost effective? Don't have money to waste but my 505 just busted the mains out the stock 440 block.




The KP blocks are very nice, and IMO more strong that about any other blocks out there, other than CG World blocks.
But cost effective will go to the Iron World block. It will easily handle those power levels and another 50% you can throw at it.
They are in the $2500-$2800 range, semi finished. The larger bore blocks are no more money. Its hard not to go 4.5 bore for the same money.
The KP blocks and dont quote me on this are in the $3600-$3900 range. The Indy and if still available KB aluminum blocks for a few hundred more.
This Hemi block has finished lifter bores, cross bolt mains, still needs finished honed for piston fit. The block is as delivered around a 4.490 bore. And IIRC it will need about .014-.017 honed for proper piston fit. Deck surfaces are squared and can be run as is, but I recommend and will deck my block just a hair to maintain proper piston to deck height, and to have proper finish for good seal.
Troy at West Oaks delivered this stuff for me and was great to deal with, and prices that were awesome. But That major country's largest Mopar Performance dealer fell to the country tightening economy.
Anyways here are some World Block pics...also I will throw a link in for the KP blocks which if money isnt a issue by all means
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...;gonew=1#UNREAD





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Re: Need aftermarket strong block 440? [Re: Bob_Coomer] #461238
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My Indy block will hold some power, and lighten the front end by well over 100lbs, and lighten your wallet $5k+ at the same time LOL.....some pics.






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Re: Need aftermarket strong block 440? [Re: Bob_Coomer] #461239
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compared to the 440 stock block, how much heavier is the aftermaarket iron, and aluminum blocks?

Re: Need aftermarket strong block 440? [Re: 68roadrunner] #461240
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If you're interested in the KP440, he's having a sale on them now.


https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...;gonew=1#UNREAD

Re: Need aftermarket strong block 440? [Re: 68roadrunner] #461241
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KP is right now having a sale on their Wedge blocks , check the new product forum.

To answer the other question about weight , the aftermarket blocks are siamese bore so they are heavier than a stock block , which is good and bad , around 300 pounds , an alum block is lighter but more $$$.

Re: Need aftermarket strong block 440? [Re: 68gtxsurvivor] #461242
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Thanks for the interest guys, if there is anything I can help you with please feel free to pm, email or call us. Thanks Again







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