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Re: HP Hemi block??
[Re: SCATPACK 1]
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12/01/14 12:26 AM
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That is good to know, so why did it take Ma Mopar 2 decades to start casting new blocks if small to medium companies are able to get them out there....I may have to look at building another Hemi if Blocks are available..Tim
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Re: HP Hemi block??
[Re: astjp2]
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12/01/14 02:29 AM
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Anonymous
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I was told FHO is doing some R&D on the blocks for HP. I am patiently waiting for one.
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Re: HP Hemi block??
[Re: 71birdJ68]
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12/01/14 01:29 PM
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I have one of those motors, I would say run as fast as you can from them.
Yes please , whenever this block is talked about you always give a word of caution and nothing else ....
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Re: HP Hemi block??
[Re: JohnRR]
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12/01/14 08:07 PM
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Well, for one thing, it took two years to get the engine, after the order was made. I asked twice for some paper work, as to what was what with the motor, like all of the parts installed, cam specks, torque specks, cause it's all aluminum ect. It was advertised as a 530 inch, then as a 528, so I don't know what it is. I had to install offset dowels for the bell housing, and almost ruined the block when I had to drill them out. I suspect they were Ford dowels. The hole for the oil pressure sending unit is to big, and I had to install a bushing. There is a lot more. but I don't feel like typing it all out. Now, the block its self is made of good stuff, and COULD be a real winner if it was done right. Any question just contact me, and I can go over it on the phone. 
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Re: HP Hemi block??
[Re: 71birdJ68]
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12/02/14 01:22 PM
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Well, for one thing, it took two years to get the engine, after the order was made. I asked twice for some paper work, as to what was what with the motor, like all of the parts installed, cam specks, torque specks, cause it's all aluminum ect. It was advertised as a 530 inch, then as a 528, so I don't know what it is. I had to install offset dowels for the bell housing, and almost ruined the block when I had to drill them out. I suspect they were Ford dowels. The hole for the oil pressure sending unit is to big, and I had to install a bushing. There is a lot more. but I don't feel like typing it all out. Now, the block its self is made of good stuff, and COULD be a real winner if it was done right. Any question just contact me, and I can go over it on the phone.
I guess I got lucky. I called them for a quote and after the initial contact, they wouldn't return my calls. I've decided to build one myself and will likely go with Muscle Motors for a bottom end.
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Re: HP Hemi block??
[Re: 71birdJ68]
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12/02/14 03:18 PM
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There was a few good reasons, and lot of not so good reasons for the two year delay, but…… 
So just to be clear, is it FHO you have the issue with or HP?
When I spoke to the HP guys at Carlisle they told me they had inventory for immediate shipment.
Kevin
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Re: HP Hemi block??
[Re: 71birdJ68]
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12/02/14 04:08 PM
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HP is the issue. I have dealt with FHO, and he is very nice, and does what he say. The whole idea of the HP block is a good one, it's the other stuff that's not good.
I know Al bought one of their blocks, but don't know if he has picked it up yet. Has anyone else had any experience with them? I'm curious as I may be buying a hemi block in the near future.
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