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Whats the going rate for an R3 block? #976391 04/19/11 02:54 PM 04/19/11 02:54 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,385 Ohio rck850 OP pro stock
rck850 OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,385 Ohio	This is not a want ad! I'm going to be building a small block stroker sometime in the near future and want a good foundation. I'd like to stick with 59* and 340 mains. What is a good price for a new block, who's the best to buy from? Thanks

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: rck850] #976392 04/19/11 10:30 PM 04/19/11 10:30 PM
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Blue93Dakota member B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 13 Oxford, OH	Got mine from the local dealer, but here you go. http://www.jimsautoparts.com/mopar_performance_blocks.htm May see what Ryan can get for you. http://www.shadydellspeedshop.com/ 93 Dakota Club Cab R3 Turbo Build in progress

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: Blue93Dakota] #976393 04/19/11 10:58 PM 04/19/11 10:58 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA Leon441 master
Leon441 master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA	$3,000 for the block Then you got to bore it. Just say you want a 4.100 bore. That is .190" worth of boring. EXPENSIVE. I would not spend that kind of money and still have 59 degree lifters with 1 7/8 lifter spacing unless I was dictated so by class rules. Just My Opinion. Leon Career best 8.02 @ 169 at 3050# and 10" tires small block power.

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: Leon441] #976394 04/19/11 11:26 PM 04/19/11 11:26 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: $3,000 for the block Then you got to bore it. Just say you want a 4.100 bore. That is .190" worth of boring. EXPENSIVE. I would not spend that kind of money and still have 59 degree lifters with 1 7/8 lifter spacing unless I was dictated so by class rules. Just My Opinion. Leon if at all possible go 48.... I was lucky when I bought my 48 siamese 9.20 block... it was new but I got it at the Indy swap meet... I still had to bore it, cam tunnel 50mm, mains and the cyl bores.... which they all need... but I only payed $800 for it

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #976395 04/20/11 12:38 AM 04/20/11 12:38 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,385 Ohio rck850 OP pro stock
rck850 OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,385 Ohio	Well I have W5 heads that I'm using. Isn't there a way to use the W5 on a 48*? or do I need to stick with 58. Thanks

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: rck850] #976396 04/20/11 12:40 AM 04/20/11 12:40 AM
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Stroker Scamp master S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest	i got lucky and found one for $1400 new, just keep your eyes out, mines a 48* 6593498-block.jpg (63 downloads) footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: rck850] #976397 04/20/11 01:03 AM 04/20/11 01:03 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Well I have W5 heads that I'm using. Isn't there a way to use the W5 on a 48? or do I need to stick with 58. Thanks I believe Ryan J (SDSS) has done a set of W-5s for 48

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #976398 04/20/11 01:28 AM 04/20/11 01:28 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,385 Ohio rck850 OP pro stock
rck850 OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,385 Ohio	Lol I've talked to Ryan so many times the last three years he's probably tired of me kicking tires. I'll probably call tomorrow. I got these heads brand new fully ported(by a reputable shop) for a song I can't give them up. I also don't want to blow all I saved on good heads making them work on a 48* block.

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: rck850] #976399 04/20/11 02:02 AM 04/20/11 02:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 426 Cairns Queensland Australia. T... V vc360 mopar
vc360 mopar V Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 426 Cairns Queensland Australia. T...	We have a 48 degree block with W5 heads. Just put them on the mill.

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: rck850] #976400 04/20/11 05:57 PM 04/20/11 05:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	Quote: Well I have W5 heads that I'm using. Isn't there a way to use the W5 on a 48*? or do I need to stick with 58. Thanks yes ryan can make an 18deg head work on a 48deg block!

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: fishy340] #976401 04/20/11 05:58 PM 04/20/11 05:58 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	48deg as we speak are in the 2600 range,59deg is more money as we speak

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: fishy340] #976402 04/20/11 06:16 PM 04/20/11 06:16 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA Leon441 master
Leon441 master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA	The pushrods will stand a lot straighter with the 48 degree lifter setup. The only clearancing is in the bottom portion of the intake flange of the head. Otherwise there is actually more room when you go 48 degree. Leon Career best 8.02 @ 169 at 3050# and 10" tires small block power.

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: Leon441] #976403 04/20/11 06:29 PM 04/20/11 06:29 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 739 Florida 4 408Dust super stock
408Dust super stock 4 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 739 Florida	Keep searching the web and you will find them.I have bought two new 59 degree 9.200 blocks, one for 1,000.00 other for 1,500.00.Then save some coin to have them machined.

Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? [Re: 408Dust] #976404 04/20/11 07:50 PM 04/20/11 07:50 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 288 IL. Jerseyville J jg309 enthusiast
jg309 enthusiast J Joined: May 2009 Posts: 288 IL. Jerseyville	kent ritter just bought our 9.2 59*,sim. block so iknow that he has one,give him a call next week he's out of town this week

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