Posted By: rck850
Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/19/11 06:54 PM
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
Posted By: Blue93Dakota
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 02:30 AM
Posted By: Leon441
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 02:58 AM
$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
Posted By: rck850
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 04:38 AM
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
Posted By: Stroker Scamp
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 04:40 AM
i got lucky and found one for $1400 new, just keep your eyes out, mines a 48*
Posted By: rck850
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 05:28 AM
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.
Posted By: vc360
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 06:02 AM
We have a 48 degree block with W5 heads. Just put them on the mill.
Posted By: fishy340
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 09:58 PM
48deg as we speak are in the 2600 range,59deg is more money as we speak
Posted By: Leon441
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 10:16 PM
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
Posted By: 408Dust
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 10:29 PM
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.
Posted By: jg309
Re: Whats the going rate for an R3 block? - 04/20/11 11:50 PM
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
if at all possible go 48*.... I was lucky