Re: Keith Black Aluminum block ordering experience
[Re: bigtimeauto]
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How do they get those sleeves in there with the flat sides mated so perfectly?
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Re: Keith Black Aluminum block ordering experience
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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12/09/14 08:48 AM
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How do they get those sleeves in there with the flat sides mated so perfectly?
Just a guess, put them in the freezer for a hour or so??
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Re: Keith Black Aluminum block ordering experience
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12/09/14 02:26 PM
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Did anyone order their block with the oversize sleeves. 4.7 vs 4.62? Any drawback to going oversized to get the .100 thick at 4.5? At 4.7 OD on the sleeve that only leaves .050 aluminum between the sleeves. Would that lead to cracking problems?
I'm getting ready to order a block. Ay input would be appreciated.
Thanks
Oops, looks like I replied before but...
My low deck block has the 4.700 sleeves with o-ring grooves. It is currently bored out at 4.538 and still going strong, but this build up is probably the last time before it needs, er I mean gets new sleeves. It has lead a hard life on spray and with me lots of RPM.
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Re: Keith Black Aluminum block ordering experience
[Re: WadeMetzinger]
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Hello, I am new on the forum. I have a 69 Barracuda built for drag racing. I have ordered a KB block but it seems to take very long time to get it, have been over a year now. What are your experience? Thanks, Trond.
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Re: Keith Black Aluminum block ordering experience
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Hello, I am new on the forum. I have a 69 Barracuda built for drag racing. I have ordered a KB block but it seems to take very long time to get it, have been over a year now. What are your experience? Thanks, Trond. Welcome. KB's time frame was 7-8 months but now seems to be well over a year. The wait will be worth it but it really stinks to have to wait that long. I cancelled my order with Ken Black after 6 months of waiting.
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Re: Keith Black Aluminum block ordering experience
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Thanks, I am a bit worry for the deal and my money. Will contact KB next week for an update.
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Re: Keith Black Aluminum block ordering experience
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01/16/16 09:22 PM
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I hate to say it, but if you ordered one, you better start putting pressure on them. I think they are very close to the end. I think you are right. Ken Black just can't seem to get it going or to get blocks out the door. He has virtually no inventory and zero cash flow. Even his workers have to go to Mexico to get medical care.
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Re: Keith Black Aluminum block ordering experience
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01/17/16 02:53 AM
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My block ordering experience was horrible, payed almost 8 grand for a block that the decks were .022" shorter than I orderd, varied .003"from one side to the other..me having Pistons alread, Pistons would be .022" out of the bore... kens fix for having the decks to short was to buy me a set of thicker head gaskets, he told me he could not afford to buy me Pistons, and couldn't pay me my money back for a "long time",seal area on the block was welded on, line hone was off, #5 main cap was .0005" to big, could feel parting line(from block to cap) with your finger nail.....waited 20 extra weeks from quoted time to get it...should have, bought a billet block....was it worth the wait?..... NO!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Keith Black Aluminum block ordering experience
[Re: WadeMetzinger]
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01/19/16 11:23 AM
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The MP blocks are supposedly available now.
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