Re: Aluminum rb block
[Re: RustyM]
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04/29/21 09:01 PM
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Why do you want aluminum?
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Re: Aluminum rb block
[Re: RustyM]
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04/29/21 10:55 PM
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I went KB on my wedge. Todd Marsh was great to work with and is doing the build. When I bought the price between a KB and Indy was minimal. That being said getting a KB is ridiculously slow. You can get an Indy or Mitchell block faster.
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Re: Aluminum rb block
[Re: RustyM]
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04/30/21 12:11 AM
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Thanks Andy. If you or anyone has better ideas , im listening.
Thanks. Best is using an Indy block to build a 572 for a customer of mine right now. It took a few months to get the block so if you want one get your order in and then prepare to wait for a bit.
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Re: Aluminum rb block
[Re: RustyM]
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04/30/21 07:44 AM
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Don't know much about the Bill Mitchell blocks.
Check this topic. Link Moparts BMP Aluminum BlockGregsDart also just started a build topic using that block.
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Re: Aluminum rb block
[Re: RustyM]
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04/30/21 08:12 AM
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Do yourself a favor and call Todd Marsh. 336-283-0800 He's a dealer for both KB and Indy and will give you all the info you could possibly need.
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Aluminum rb block
[Re: an8sec70cuda]
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04/30/21 11:49 AM
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Do yourself a favor and call Todd Marsh. 336-283-0800 He's a dealer for both KB and Indy and will give you all the info you could possibly need. And he also sells the BMP. I picked mine up last week Friday 4/23. Several others on this board bought the BMP (and other blocks) from Todd also. I saw an Indy block when I was there too. BMP web site links: BMP MOPAR Wedge BlockBMP_brochure_link
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Re: Aluminum rb block
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04/30/21 01:01 PM
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Why do you want aluminum? I personally see no reason to use an iron block, unless rules require it. I understand budget reasons, and using a stock block, but even then, it cost quite a bit to make that last in a 700+ hp deal.
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Re: Aluminum rb block
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04/30/21 01:35 PM
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Iron block seal the rings better, hence making more power Pro Stock uses Compact Iron blocks, not aluminum I'll take the weight loss over any possible horsepower gains from the iron block. Pro stock needs the weight on the nose (like any really fast car) and they obviously have a minimum weight to work with. There's no advantage to the aluminum block in that scenario...other than the ability to repair the aluminum block.
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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