Re: Hemi Blocks on the chopping block?
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02/26/16 05:14 PM
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As far as the HP blocks go, if you're skeptical, I'd wait until he had them in stock and ready to ship before committing. He said they should have a good supply by the middle of the year. I have zero experience w/ them, I just got curious this morning and gave them a call.
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Re: Hemi Blocks on the chopping block?
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02/26/16 07:28 PM
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I actually just got off the phone w/ HP Performance and they ARE making blocks. They got restarted recently after being down for a couple years after their initial launch...that was the last I'd heard and didn't know they were up and running again. The blocks are aluminum, hemi or wedge, tall deck or low deck. None in stock b/c they go out as fast as he gets them in. Should have more available to ship in about 3 weeks and hopefully by mid year he'll have a bunch in stock ready to ship...that's the goal. VERY nice guy to talk to and from everything I've heard about their blocks, I would not hesitate to use one. HP Performance 865-310-7513
Sure seems like a good thing w/ KB being tough to deal with lately and Indy being, well, Indy. HP Performance is investing in STEEL molds for his blocks this spring. They are expensive but will be very durable for long production. I have both a Hemi and a 440 block coming in.
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Re: Hemi Blocks on the chopping block?
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As far as the HP blocks go, if you're skeptical, I'd wait until he had them in stock and ready to ship before committing. He said they should have a good supply by the middle of the year. I have zero experience w/ them, I just got curious this morning and gave them a call. When I get mine in will be a good indication when he's ready to fill orders. I post as soon as they show up. I hope it will be soon!!
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Re: Hemi Blocks on the chopping block?
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02/27/16 01:25 AM
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As far as the HP blocks go, if you're skeptical, I'd wait until he had them in stock and ready to ship before committing. He said they should have a good supply by the middle of the year. I have zero experience w/ them, I just got curious this morning and gave them a call. I just listed one in the classified section, if anyone is interested.
Mike Beachel
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Re: Hemi Blocks on the chopping block?
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02/27/16 02:23 PM
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Bob George has supplied more blocks to Moparts members than all others mentioned combined. I have never heard of a single complaint. that is hard to beat. He is accessible nearly 24/7 for questions and takes care even of the smallest problem himself.
home of the Sox and Martin Hemi Duster
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Re: Hemi Blocks on the chopping block?
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02/29/16 03:06 PM
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What is it with these blocks recently cast going out into the market place with porous, core shift and or hairline cracks?
Back in 2012, a friend of mine purchased a brand new Mopar Hemi block from Chrysler for his Hemi Super Bee project. His receipt indicates that the (Quality control or lack thereof)cleared the block and gave it a clean bill of health to be sold in 2011.
He's finally been able to acquire all the part$ needed along with the fund$ to build the bad boy through a reputable Hemi builder here and now finds out that the block is a mess.
So what gives?
Is he stuck with it all?
He still has his purchase receipt from the dealer that he bought it from.
Is this what most new Hemi builders are facing these days along with hideous stories of aftermarket suppliers/casting facilities not delivering on their promises?
Is there such a hole in the supply and demand that one has to look for a stock old seasoned block with his/her fingers crossed?
Gee, short from just giving up on the hobby, my friend has now hinted on just going with an old seasoned and standard Wedge.
What a shame we face in this day and time. The fact that we as a unique brand can't get a decent honest to goodness BLOCK and a date in this century to actually receive it. He bought it in 2012 , more than likely he is SOL , MP has NO WARRANTY on Race parts ... Good Luck to him. What is wrong with it ??? Seasoned blocks are an unknown, most are used up race engines that are usually decked a lot making it a pain trying to fit new heads and intakes to. If he finds an original that was not raced it will be $$$$$$ because of it's restoration value.
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Re: Hemi Blocks on the chopping block?
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02/29/16 04:45 PM
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What is it with these blocks recently cast going out into the market place with porous, core shift and or hairline cracks?
Back in 2012, a friend of mine purchased a brand new Mopar Hemi block from Chrysler for his Hemi Super Bee project. His receipt indicates that the (Quality control or lack thereof)cleared the block and gave it a clean bill of health to be sold in 2011.
He's finally been able to acquire all the part$ needed along with the fund$ to build the bad boy through a reputable Hemi builder here and now finds out that the block is a mess.
So what gives?
Is he stuck with it all?
He still has his purchase receipt from the dealer that he bought it from.
Is this what most new Hemi builders are facing these days along with hideous stories of aftermarket suppliers/casting facilities not delivering on their promises?
Is there such a hole in the supply and demand that one has to look for a stock old seasoned block with his/her fingers crossed?
Gee, short from just giving up on the hobby, my friend has now hinted on just going with an old seasoned and standard Wedge.
What a shame we face in this day and time. The fact that we as a unique brand can't get a decent honest to goodness BLOCK and a date in this century to actually receive it. He bought it in 2012 , more than likely he is SOL , MP has NO WARRANTY on Race parts ... Good Luck to him. What is wrong with it ??? Seasoned blocks are an unknown, most are used up race engines that are usually decked a lot making it a pain trying to fit new heads and intakes to. If he finds an original that was not raced it will be $$$$$$ because of it's restoration value. about 3yrs ago I built a hemi for a friend, he bought the block new 6yrs prier from a chry dealer, it took him awhile to save (young family) for the rest of it, any way we got it all together and while priming it on the engine stand a chunk of casting blew out in the back of the block by one of the oil passages below the cam, [ Moparts Family Site - Keep it Friendly ]? anyway he went back to the dealer and they call Mopar Performance , they gave them my name and they called me for the details , I sent them many pictures etc. he questioned the time span and I said not everyone can afford shell out the cash all at once when you're a young father and family, after two months of screwing around back and forth they gave him a new world hemi block! had to send the other one back and they picked it up from my shop. I was supprised to say the least. Russ
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