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Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: wyoming] #1609985 04/21/14 10:08 PM 04/21/14 10:08 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,523 Oakley CA 6 69charger440_6pa OP pro stock
69charger440_6pa OP pro stock 6 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,523 Oakley CA	Quote: They look pretty darn good, hope they can stick around awhile, how long have they been in the block biz? Not sure exactly. They don't cast the blocks themselves. They are cast in southern California. He said who cast them but I cannot remember who it was. 1969 Charger R/T under construction 2014 Ram 3500 Cummins 2006 Corvette Z06 2015 Corvette Z06 2014 BMW M5

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: wyoming] #1609986 04/21/14 10:17 PM 04/21/14 10:17 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Think I may sell my mega block and get myself one of these aluminum blocks. My block is sitting with Dan the man at Performance Only so if anyone has interest you can pm me, and no this is not an add thank you.

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: 69charger440_6pa] #1609987 04/21/14 10:43 PM 04/21/14 10:43 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,916 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,916 Bend,OR USA	Quote: Quote: They look pretty darn good, hope they can stick around awhile, how long have they been in the block biz? Not sure exactly. They don't cast the blocks themselves. They are cast in southern California. He said who cast them but I cannot remember who it was. Was it Buddy Boy in the L.A., Long Beach area of the L.A. basin? If so they use to be the Alcoa foundry back in the day when all the Dept. Of Defense contracts where so active in SO CA Last edited by Cab_Burge; 04/21/14 10:44 PM. Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: Cab_Burge] #1609988 04/21/14 10:44 PM 04/21/14 10:44 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,523 Oakley CA 6 69charger440_6pa OP pro stock
69charger440_6pa OP pro stock 6 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,523 Oakley CA	Quote: Quote: Quote: They look pretty darn good, hope they can stick around awhile, how long have they been in the block biz? Not sure exactly. They don't cast the blocks themselves. They are cast in southern California. He said who cast them but I cannot remember who it was. Was it Buddy Boy in the L.A. Basin? If so they use to be the Alcoa foundry back in the day when all the Dept. Of Defense contracts where so active in SO CA I just sent him an email asking who it was. All I remember was someone in SoCal that has been doing it for 30+ years. 1969 Charger R/T under construction 2014 Ram 3500 Cummins 2006 Corvette Z06 2015 Corvette Z06 2014 BMW M5

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: Sammy] #1609989 04/22/14 08:17 AM 04/22/14 08:17 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA Defbob master
Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	Quote: Quote: After seeing these blocks first hand and speaking to them at the MATS I would not hesitate to buy one of these. In fact I will be ordering one here soon. http://www.hpperformancellc.com/ FWIW I have a KB and World aluminum block here and the next build will be with an HP block. Wow, They look nice. Do they have any in stock. Do they have raised cam blocks too? yes, Raised 55mm roller bearing 8120569-11-24-13-01.jpg (120 downloads)

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: 69charger440_6pa] #1609990 04/22/14 09:52 AM 04/22/14 09:52 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 671 Wisconsin USA B Bill MeLater mopar
Bill MeLater mopar B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 671 Wisconsin USA	Quote: Starting a 572 hemi build. Was wondering what people's opinions are on if the aluminum block is worth the $$ over the iron block? Car will be naturally aspirated , mostly street car. Thanks . Don't forget, resale value. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to sell you are pretty much guaranteed to get your $ back.

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: Bill MeLater] #1609991 04/22/14 01:13 PM 04/22/14 01:13 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,493 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY Dragula I Live Here
Dragula I Live Here Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,493 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY	Quote: Quote: Starting a 572 hemi build. Was wondering what people's opinions are on if the aluminum block is worth the $$ over the iron block? Car will be naturally aspirated , mostly street car. Thanks . Don't forget, resale value. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to sell you are pretty much guaranteed to get your $ back. Ahhh, but Mopar people only hunt for bargains....So if a Hemi isn't a bargain, they just can't crack the wallet open that far.... I had two people want my running Hemi, but they wanted for the price of a wedge....Ain't happening. '70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9) '66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage '71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: 69charger440_6pa] #1609992 04/22/14 03:44 PM 04/22/14 03:44 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 916 SE Washington Forest super stock
Forest super stock Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 916 SE Washington	For me and my car yes it was worth it. My car weighed 2512 with me and a indy headed small block and a 727. I switched to a B1 headed Indy Maxx motor and a glide and the car weighs 2500 lbs exactly now with me in it. Had I used a World Iron block my car would be 200 lbs heavier and all on the nose!

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: wyoming] #1609993 04/23/14 09:29 AM 04/23/14 09:29 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376 D dogdays I Live Here
dogdays I Live Here D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376	HP Performance blocks are cast at the Buddy Bar foundry California. According to the article I read, they used to cast all Edelbrock's stuff until E built its own foundry. They still do all the Weiand and Holley intakes and stuff. R.

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: dogdays] #1609994 04/23/14 09:32 AM 04/23/14 09:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,543 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda I Live Here
an8sec70cuda I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,543 Marion, South Carolina [><]	When I built my hemi, there were no iron blocks available and KB or Indy were the only 2 choices. I went w/ KB and couldn't be happier. Should be the last block I'll ever need to buy...repairable if it blows up, mess up a bore just install a new sleeve, etc. Not to mention saving a little weight up front. CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1609995 04/23/14 01:33 PM 04/23/14 01:33 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,029 Trumbull,CT. J jim sciortino top fuel
jim sciortino top fuel J Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,029 Trumbull,CT.	Quote: When I built my hemi, there were no iron blocks available and KB or Indy were the only 2 choices. I went w/ KB and couldn't be happier. Should be the last block I'll ever need to buy...repairable if it blows up, mess up a bore just install a new sleeve, etc. Not to mention saving a little weight up front. A LITTLE WEIGHT?!?!?!?!

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: jim sciortino] #1609996 04/23/14 01:40 PM 04/23/14 01:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,543 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda I Live Here
an8sec70cuda I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,543 Marion, South Carolina [><]	Quote: Quote: When I built my hemi, there were no iron blocks available and KB or Indy were the only 2 choices. I went w/ KB and couldn't be happier. Should be the last block I'll ever need to buy...repairable if it blows up, mess up a bore just install a new sleeve, etc. Not to mention saving a little weight up front. A LITTLE WEIGHT?!?!?!?! Well, my car's a sled so yeah, it is a little to me, lol. I didn't really lose any weight when I put the hemi in...turns out my all aluminum hemi weighs nearly the same as the iron block/aluminum head 440 it replaced. CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1609997 04/23/14 05:36 PM 04/23/14 05:36 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,029 Trumbull,CT. J jim sciortino top fuel
jim sciortino top fuel J Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,029 Trumbull,CT.	Quote: Quote: Quote: When I built my hemi, there were no iron blocks available and KB or Indy were the only 2 choices. I went w/ KB and couldn't be happier. Should be the last block I'll ever need to buy...repairable if it blows up, mess up a bore just install a new sleeve, etc. Not to mention saving a little weight up front. A LITTLE WEIGHT?!?!?!?! Well, my car's a sled so yeah, it is a little to me, lol. I didn't really lose any weight when I put the hemi in...turns out my all aluminum hemi weighs nearly the same as the iron block/aluminum head 440 it replaced. Now imagine an aftermarket iron HEMI block.

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: jim sciortino] #1609998 04/23/14 05:51 PM 04/23/14 05:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,543 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda I Live Here
an8sec70cuda I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,543 Marion, South Carolina [><]	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: When I built my hemi, there were no iron blocks available and KB or Indy were the only 2 choices. I went w/ KB and couldn't be happier. Should be the last block I'll ever need to buy...repairable if it blows up, mess up a bore just install a new sleeve, etc. Not to mention saving a little weight up front. A LITTLE WEIGHT?!?!?!?! Well, my car's a sled so yeah, it is a little to me, lol. I didn't really lose any weight when I put the hemi in...turns out my all aluminum hemi weighs nearly the same as the iron block/aluminum head 440 it replaced. Now imagine an aftermarket iron HEMI block. I have one of those too...an iron World block. It's on the engine stand now and man is that thing heavy! It was 4.25" bore when I got it...decided to take it out to 4.5" bore. One reason was to take some weight out of it, lol. CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax

Re: Building 572 hemi. Is aluminum block worth the $$? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1609999 04/23/14 11:55 PM 04/23/14 11:55 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,029 Trumbull,CT. J jim sciortino top fuel
jim sciortino top fuel J Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,029 Trumbull,CT.	Every little bit helps.

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