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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: fastmark] #2820451
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Originally Posted by fastmark
Originally Posted by tex013
I talked to them a couple weeks ago . Late this year for wedge blocks @US$4500.00

Tex


What’s happened to KB blocks?


It's deja vu all over again. That's what is happening.

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: kwikblownhemi] #2820479
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Well, I guess I should not be surprised. When your entire government makes things so hard for big business to produce in this country and they have to move to foreign country to produce a product, it’s not easy or cheap to get things made anymore. I hope we don’t have to mobilize like we did in WW2 or we won’t stand a chance. I don’t think we could make anything without some help from foreign countries.

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: fastmark] #2820480
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Originally Posted by fastmark
Well, I guess I should not be surprised. When your entire government makes things so hard for big business to produce in this country and they have to move to foreign country to produce a product, it’s not easy or cheap to get things made anymore. I hope we don’t have to mobilize like we did in WW2 or we won’t stand a chance. I don’t think we could make anything without some help from foreign countries.


I feel the same way and it is a shame.

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: fastmark] #2820482
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So I have another question. Who is casting all of the top fuel blocks? Are they billet now? I know they are solid so that may make the difference. But if everyone is having casting problems with their blocks, who is making anything correctly? Who’s making Chevy blocks? You don’t here of them having problems. I guess the people that are doing it correctly, have all the work and the rest just beg for the scraps.

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: kwikblownhemi] #2820502
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This no producing block thing has been going on for decades in the mopar community , i was on the list for the KB block for over a year .Got tried of it and pulled out. bawling

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: racerx] #2820534
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Originally Posted by racerx
This no producing block thing has been going on for decades in the mopar community , i was on the list for the KB block for over a year .Got tried of it and pulled out. bawling


I almost did the same. But after 16 months the block did arrive. I will say KB is its own worst enemy. They need to stop the BS and simple be upfront. Don't show a block and say orders will start being delivered in two months then not a word from them for six months. If you run into a problem that is going to affect people's orders let them know.

Again I'm glad I hung in and waited but KB won't get a dime of my money again.


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: cudatom] #2820539
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Originally Posted by cudatom

I almost did the same. But after 16 months the block did arrive. I will say KB is its own worst enemy. They need to stop the BS and simple be upfront. Don't show a block and say orders will start being delivered in two months then not a word from them for six months. If you run into a problem that is going to affect people's orders let them know.

Again I'm glad I hung in and waited but KB won't get a dime of my money again.


Going to assume you ordered a Hemi block, as I have not heard anyone whos gotten a Wedge block, but could be wrong.

Indy is making blocks, they have switched foundries and machining facilities so if you want one just pick up the phone. Covid has slowed them down with relocation and processes so I am not sure they are quite to a stocking them point yet but last I talked to them they had a few. They are also working on a new casting that sounds very exciting.


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: fastmark] #2820547
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Originally Posted by fastmark
So I have another question. Who is casting all of the top fuel blocks? Are they billet now? I know they are solid so that may make the difference. But if everyone is having casting problems with their blocks, who is making anything correctly? Who’s making Chevy blocks? You don’t here of them having problems. I guess the people that are doing it correctly, have all the work and the rest just beg for the scraps.


Nitro, Top Alcohol, Pro Mod, etc are all billet now. AJPE, BAE, DSM, JFR, CN, et.al,

Cast iron Chevy, Ford and others seem to be easy or at least reasonable availability.


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: CMcAllister] #2820549
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Callies/ Energy Manufacturing has shown pallets of cast iron hemi blocks that are going to be machined. I have some faith that Callies will have these available on the shelf at some point.

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: hudsonhornet7x] #2820551
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Originally Posted by Warhawk
Callies/ Energy Manufacturing has shown pallets of cast iron hemi blocks that are going to be machined. I have some faith that Callies will have these available on the shelf at some point.


Yes, go to their Facebook page for the pics. They’ve been posting updates periodically.

Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: Al_Alguire] #2820555
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Originally Posted by Al_Alguire
Originally Posted by cudatom

I almost did the same. But after 16 months the block did arrive. I will say KB is its own worst enemy. They need to stop the BS and simple be upfront. Don't show a block and say orders will start being delivered in two months then not a word from them for six months. If you run into a problem that is going to affect people's orders let them know.

Again I'm glad I hung in and waited but KB won't get a dime of my money again.


Going to assume you ordered a Hemi block, as I have not heard anyone whos gotten a Wedge block, but could be wrong.

Indy is making blocks, they have switched foundries and machining facilities so if you want one just pick up the phone. Covid has slowed them down with relocation and processes so I am not sure they are quite to a stocking them point yet but last I talked to them they had a few. They are also working on a new casting that sounds very exciting.


Mine was a wedge boots ck. Todd Marsh was who I ordered thru. He was always available to discuss progress and took time out; f his busy day to field my calls avery other month or so. If not for Todd would have bailed.


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: cudatom] #2820558
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Originally Posted by cudatom


Mine was a wedge boots ck. Todd Marsh was who I ordered thru. He was always available to discuss progress and took time out; f his busy day to field my calls avery other month or so. If not for Todd would have bailed.


I had one ordered through Todd as well and finally gave up as to not miss another season of my son running our dragster. So went out and bought a used engine and gave it the attention it needed and got it in the car. Glad to hear someone finally got one Todd was great to work with and prompt to refund my 3K after waiting way to long with nothing but promises.


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: CMcAllister] #2820699
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Originally Posted by CMcAllister
Originally Posted by fastmark
So I have another question. Who is casting all of the top fuel blocks? Are they billet now? I know they are solid so that may make the difference. But if everyone is having casting problems with their blocks, who is making anything correctly? Who’s making Chevy blocks? You don’t here of them having problems. I guess the people that are doing it correctly, have all the work and the rest just beg for the scraps.


Nitro, Top Alcohol, Pro Mod, etc are all billet now. AJPE, BAE, DSM, JFR, CN, et.al,

Cast iron Chevy, Ford and others seem to be easy or at least reasonable availability.


as Callies/Energy already do iron chev/ford blocks i dont see them as not being able to deliver shruggy


Tex


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: tex013] #2820959
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I just talked to Richard @ bulldog blocks. He has a tall deck cast iron (blem) sitting there for $3200. He also said the price is going up to $4500 due to increase costs IE machining, casting... Also said Aluminum block is on the way, i will believe that when i see it.


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Re: New Wedge and Hemi blocks [Re: sr4440] #2821317
09/15/20 10:42 PM
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The whole Covid thing will have slowed down most manufacturing, so progress will certainly be slower.


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