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Anyone use the Indy max block? #1234132 05/15/12 10:24 PM 05/15/12 10:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 750 davenport iowa P paul69cuda OP super stock
paul69cuda OP super stock P Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 750 davenport iowa	Looking into alum blocks I heard something about cam bearings with Indy blocks but not sure if it was bs or not. Looking for guys that use them for real world experience.

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: paul69cuda] #1234133 05/15/12 10:33 PM 05/15/12 10:33 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 456 corpus christi tex C Cheatham mopar
Cheatham mopar C Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 456 corpus christi tex	Quote: Looking into alum blocks I heard something about cam bearings with Indy blocks but not sure if it was bs or not. Looking for guys that use them for real world experience. I been told the Indy block doesnt have bushed lifter bores and still needs some other work done to it, I went with World aluminum block and it came with bushed lifter bores i havent got it yet as Muscle Motors is doing the short block for me.

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: paul69cuda] #1234134 05/15/12 10:34 PM 05/15/12 10:34 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,410 Ambridge, Pa. R rickraw top fuel
rickraw top fuel R Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,410 Ambridge, Pa.	i had 1. hemi block, street use. didn't have any issues with anything.

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: rickraw] #1234135 05/16/12 12:28 AM 05/16/12 12:28 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,648 aotearoa rebel master
rebel master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,648 aotearoa	only had to hone to final size & deck the block & tap all the threads to the bottom of the holes & it was all go. for safety i enlarged all the main oil feeds. now that my combo all works together i'm very happy with my purchase. 7208069-25-08-09_20161.jpg (129 downloads) Last edited by rebel; 05/16/12 12:28 AM.

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: rebel] #1234136 05/16/12 12:41 AM 05/16/12 12:41 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 903 Saskatchewan, Canada cudabin super stock
cudabin super stock Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 903 Saskatchewan, Canada	I had one and it was very poor casting quality... My latest motor I went with a Kieth Black alum block and it was great!! Ken Black is also much better to deal with. Go KB, and don't look back! Good luck, Arnie 67 Cuda 8.48@ 158.7 mph 1.18 60' 2,600 DA(so far...) 70 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 4-speed. 13.2 @ 104 Stock exhaust/Street tires.

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: cudabin] #1234137 05/16/12 08:45 AM 05/16/12 08:45 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA B G Racing master
B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	We have used our share of Indy blocks and supplied many customers with them.We have seen a few issues which is true for any and all aftermarket aluninium blocks.As far as lifter bushing ask KB why they don't unless the customer request it. [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: B G Racing] #1234138 05/16/12 09:16 AM 05/16/12 09:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,937 A shed in England Tig master
Tig master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,937 A shed in England	KB here. Excellent product and great after sales service. We have had no probs with the plain aluminium lifter bores in 6 seasons, we never optioned lifter oiling either. '74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: Tig] #1234139 05/16/12 09:32 AM 05/16/12 09:32 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,008 Sweet Home Alabama M MRMOPAR622 top fuel
MRMOPAR622 top fuel M Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,008 Sweet Home Alabama	I use the Indy Maxx aluminum blocks no problems with them. "To Be The Man'You Have Got To Beat The Man" "T/D and Pro-Bracket Racer"

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: Tig] #1234140 05/16/12 10:22 AM 05/16/12 10:22 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,416 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda I Live Here
an8sec70cuda I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,416 Marion, South Carolina [><]	Quote: KB here. Excellent product and great after sales service. We have had no probs with the plain aluminium lifter bores in 6 seasons, we never optioned lifter oiling either. Same here. 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: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1234141 05/16/12 12:41 PM 05/16/12 12:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,691 Stuttgart, Arkansas rickseeman master
rickseeman master Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,691 Stuttgart, Arkansas	KB 2011 Drag Pak Challenger

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: rickseeman] #1234142 05/16/12 01:11 PM 05/16/12 01:11 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Highland beach Fl P poisondart2 enthusiast
poisondart2 enthusiast P Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Highland beach Fl	How much HP ? I think the Indy is rated to 1500HP and the KB 2500HP so which one is better would depend on what you need and if you are willing to wait 5 or 6 months for the KB to be made but there are people on here already making 1500 HP and with the Indy with no problems! Iam sure no block is perfect. I picked the KB and waiting since Feb for it.

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: poisondart2] #1234143 05/16/12 01:17 PM 05/16/12 01:17 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,401 Tucson, Arizona M MRMOPAR top fuel
MRMOPAR top fuel M Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,401 Tucson, Arizona	INDY - no problems 68 RR 528" INDY MAXX 07 2500 CTD Southwest International Raceway - IHRA - Tucson, AZ

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: rickseeman] #1234144 05/16/12 01:19 PM 05/16/12 01:19 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,008 Sweet Home Alabama M MRMOPAR622 top fuel
MRMOPAR622 top fuel M Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,008 Sweet Home Alabama	I own 2 Indy Maxx aluminum blocks 1 Rb deck height the other is milled down to LD height.Both of mine and quite a few more I have seen have all been Hi Quality,I guess you can get a bad one in any after market block like someone in a above post stated. I have seen both dry & wet block KB blocks and they also appear to be Hi Quality blocks. They are beefed up more than the Indy blocks which if needed should be a +,but if the extra strength was not needed then due to the increase weight it would be a -. 7208580-mmp10.jpg.jpg (109 downloads) Last edited by MRMOPAR570; 05/16/12 01:21 PM. "To Be The Man'You Have Got To Beat The Man" "T/D and Pro-Bracket Racer"

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: MRMOPAR622] #1234145 05/16/12 01:33 PM 05/16/12 01:33 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Highland beach Fl P poisondart2 enthusiast
poisondart2 enthusiast P Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Highland beach Fl	Quote: I own 2 Indy Maxx aluminum blocks 1 Rb deck height the other is milled down to LD height.Both of mine and quite a few more I have seen have all been Hi Quality,I guess you can get a bad one in any after market block like someone in a above post stated. I have seen both dry & wet block KB blocks and they also appear to be Hi Quality blocks. They are beefed up more than the Indy blocks which if needed should be a +,but if the extra strength was not needed then due to the increase weight it would be a -. Billy is that you in the photo? I think you forgot to shave today

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: poisondart2] #1234146 05/16/12 01:52 PM 05/16/12 01:52 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,056 Mt.Vernon IL Twin Turbo Mower super stock
Twin Turbo Mower super stock Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,056 Mt.Vernon IL	Indy low deck here as well. Did not have any problems. I bought the block through a dealer and had them do the final machine work which was deck the block and hone.

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: Twin Turbo Mower] #1234147 05/16/12 02:28 PM 05/16/12 02:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,935 Finalnd, Perkele J jyrki master
jyrki master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,935 Finalnd, Perkele	Bought my Indy around 2000. There was a water leak, porousity, which I fixed by drilling a hole, threading and installing a plug. Other than that, no problems so far. Have dynoed 1580 hp at 6100 rpm and now hopefully making more, so at least it doesn't blow up immediately at that point. I have also seen world blocks and KB's, actually building two KB's at the moment. I have no problem using any of them, each one has nice features that the others don't have. I would have no problem with any of them,unless very unlucky. Plynouth VIP '67 TT IC EFI

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: B G Racing] #1234148 05/16/12 05:25 PM 05/16/12 05:25 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,502 SOUTH JERSEY HEMIFRED master
HEMIFRED master Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,502 SOUTH JERSEY	Quote: We have used our share of Indy blocks and supplied many customers with them.We have seen a few issues which is true for any and all aftermarket aluninium blocks.As far as lifter bushing ask KB why they don't unless the customer request it. I have 4 no problems all from BG home of the Sox and Martin Hemi Duster

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: HEMIFRED] #1234149 05/16/12 05:31 PM 05/16/12 05:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,008 Sweet Home Alabama M MRMOPAR622 top fuel
MRMOPAR622 top fuel M Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,008 Sweet Home Alabama	Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: MRMOPAR570] #7208594 - Wed May 16 2012 12:33 PM Reply to this post Reply Reply to this post Quote Quote: I own 2 Indy Maxx aluminum blocks 1 Rb deck height the other is milled down to LD height.Both of mine and quite a few more I have seen have all been Hi Quality,I guess you can get a bad one in any after market block like someone in a above post stated. I have seen both dry & wet block KB blocks and they also appear to be Hi Quality blocks. They are beefed up more than the Indy blocks which if needed should be a +,but if the extra strength was not needed then due to the increase weight it would be a -. Billy is that you in the photo? I think you forgot to shave today That is me in the photo "To Be The Man'You Have Got To Beat The Man" "T/D and Pro-Bracket Racer"

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: MRMOPAR622] #1234150 05/17/12 10:55 PM 05/17/12 10:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 750 davenport iowa P paul69cuda OP super stock
paul69cuda OP super stock P Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 750 davenport iowa	Thanks for input guys still debating.

Re: Anyone use the Indy max block? [Re: paul69cuda] #1234151 05/18/12 03:20 AM 05/18/12 03:20 AM
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wesw enthusiast Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 345 iowa	i have a extra one for sale if you are looking. new still boxed up. 598 ci predator

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