New KB Blocks are moving
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I was visiting fho today and the new blocks are starting to flow, so I took a few pictures of the new product. A keen eye will notice some of the differences in the oiling but there is much more. Added material in critical areas. I was impressed with some of the finer details like using orb sealing instead of npt in most areas. Even the small details of all the holes chamfered is a nice touch. What a jewel
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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I had a few email exchanges with Tim and it sounds like the back log of Hemis is so long that it could be awhile before the wedge block flow will still be off in the distance. Now I may be wrong about this, but that was the impression I got from the few emails we exchanged. It is a great looking piece though.
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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They look great!. Couple questions.
1.Stock mounts bolt up? (Looks like it)
2.external oiling only?
3.Streetable?
The reason I ask is because, as most know, iron is unobtainium right now.😔😔 Stock mounts internal oil. lots of options for external Completely streetable I believe Tim is expecting 20 blocks in around a month. It sounds like they're trying to keep them at a month maximum when ordered
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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Last thread on the subject Darren said no internal oiling, external only. I could be wrong. Wouldnt be the first time. I didnt get a picture of the area of course.
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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How many blocks did Tim get into his shop. I know of three friends that race NSS ordered blocks about a year ago, one ordered quite a few blocks and all three should be high on the list or these blocks at Tims could be their blocks. These blocks would of been machined in Ontario, Canada and the US sale blocks are being machined in Michigan.
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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Nice! Glad to see them getting around. We need a supply that we can depend on, and not be filled with dread trying to order one lol.
That looks to be unfinished. No rod clearance in the bores, lifter bores, for what I can see, look unfinished, or at least un bushed.
Would you mind, if ya get a chance taking a shot from the lifter valley pointing towards the dist drive?
I love all the material supporting the cam, and what they've added to the oiling path.
When KB is set to produce at max capacity, Indy, and world may have some real deals on DISCONTINUED inventory LOL.
WOOoooooHHOOOOoooo
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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02/09/19 01:58 PM
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put an INDY block mains up, next to that and I'll take the INDY every time. I know I'm gonna get beat for this but honestly look at it. Look at the whole package, well . The only reason I even chimed in was because of some of the other comments. I'm glad there back Hope they sell like hot cakes.
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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Not that I’m in the market....... it’s more of a curiosity thing for me......... but......
If someone ordered one today........ as the most basic of versions, with a minimum of options that would delay delivery......... what’s the current lead time for delivery?
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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put an INDY block mains up, next to that and I'll take the INDY every time. I know I'm gonna get beat for this but honestly look at it. Look at the whole package, well . The only reason I even chimed in was because of some of the other comments. I'm glad there back Hope they sell like hot cakes. Wow , are you trolling? KB has 4340 billet main caps, 9/16 main studs and double 1/2 cross bolts and you prefer an indy block with 1/2 mains and cross bolt. To each his own The lifter valley now has a partial bulk head to support and keep the lifters submerged up by the distributor. I will get pictures later this week
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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Not that I’m in the market....... it’s more of a curiosity thing for me......... but......
If someone ordered one today........ as the most basic of versions, with a minimum of options that would delay delivery......... what’s the current lead time for delivery? They don't have one yet from what I could see. I don't even have a firm date when to expect one ordered months ago. There are not going to be any options really either from what I understand, but maybe Im wrong. Also do answer DT's question on the lifter bores they in that block, they do not come bushed. BTW nice to see one of the people involved has at least one block. Maybe those of us waiting will soon see ours..
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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Hope you are correct as I seem to recall being told no bushings but hey Im happy if they are there. I thought there was just one block, the race block and then the "machine to your specs" version. But again maybe Im wrong
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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put an INDY block mains up, next to that and I'll take the INDY every time. I know I'm gonna get beat for this but honestly look at it. Look at the whole package, well . The only reason I even chimed in was because of some of the other comments. I'm glad there back Hope they sell like hot cakes. Wow , are you trolling? KB has 4340 billet main caps, 9/16 main studs and double 1/2 cross bolts and you prefer an indy block with 1/2 mains and cross bolt. To each his own The lifter valley now has a partial bulk head to support and keep the lifters submerged up by the distributor. I will get pictures later this week nope..sorry I just felt there was a lingering in the air that the others were obsolete. Maybe I jumped the gun.
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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It’s hard to believe that something that used to be so simple is so hard now. When I ordered my Keith Black block back in 2008-2009 I filled out a spec sheet and mailed it in. A few weeks later they called and we discussed my build and I sent them 1/2 down. 6-8 months later at the most my block was done, I made final payment, and they shipped it to me. I knew I wanted it so I planned according and ordered it late summer. I am super glad to see them coming back available again but cheese and rice it’s been a rough road for a product that was great years ago.
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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I will provide an update later today. Here's some pictures. We have started full production.
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Re: New KB Blocks are moving
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For the record, our main bearing design is the strongest in the market. The encasement pressure and clamping load is a large multiple of our closest competitors block. Our blocks have zero fastener deflection at 4,500 lb-ft or torque and associated cylinder pressures @ 6000hp.
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