Re: Aluminum block
[Re: B1Ken]
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09/07/09 09:01 PM
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I have an Indy block, no issues so far, Hmmm not to BUT KB is out of business and Indy blocks are still availible.....LOL
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Re: Aluminum block
[Re: Bigcube]
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09/07/09 09:08 PM
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I can speak of the Indy block. But be sure to read the last few sentences of my reply. The Indy block was delivered to me by Muscle Motors. It still needed bored and honed. The Unfinished bores delivered were about 4 1/4 in diameter, leaving someone building a bore specific engine to any size or to meet class specs. The line bore was perfect, also was the lifter bores, which were non bushed. The decks looked like they were finished with a chain saw, and in no way could be run without decking. The block was $4200 + delivery. Cause of the bores needing opening up near a 1/4 inch takes a while to bore, and being steel sleeves its hard to bore, and was expensive. I didnt want the local shop doing this major job IMO. I figured it would be easy to get the bore out of centers boring that much. I sent my block off to Best Machine to be finished in that killer Rottler CNC boring/decking machine. The tally for the finish bore and hone for piston fit, and install cam bearings, deck the block was $1000 I knew the engine was right though. The block made good power but was limited in cylinder head cross section of the 440-1's. It made in the neighborhood of 850-875HP range and was a pretty reliable bracket engine, that had moderately low shift points. About 7200-7300 rpm. About the only change I would have made, or modified on the block was the smallish oil return holes in the valley area. I opened mine up eventually over a 1/4" and counter sunk/chamfer around the openings with a 1/2 bit. These blocks are a dry sleeve design with Priority oiling, they have billet steel main caps, and all five mains are cross bolted. I actually like how the main cap fits the block better than the Keith Black block. I actually went with the Indy block to save some money, which really I didnt. The KB would have been about the same money, and IMO is a nicer/stronger piece. But these blocks would easily handle 1300+hp...So I wasnt no where near the blocks strength threshold. Dont forget about the World Blocks...They have some nice options that the KB and Indy block doesn't offer. Like Duel bolt patterns for a chevy transmission. I ran this engine in a dragster and a glide was/is the only choice. So not having to use a adapter will save yous some money and headache also. Also the World Block has means for internal oil pickup, which wasnt a real issue with me, but it would be a nice option in cars that people doesn't want,use or have room for a external pickup.
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Re: Aluminum block
[Re: 540dust]
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09/07/09 10:25 PM
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If car #1 runs a 9.90@163mphand car #2 runs a 9.90@170mphWho arrives at the finish line first.
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Re: Aluminum block
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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09/07/09 11:36 PM
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I am very happy with my KB block as well. I also ran a World Hemi block with no issues, well other than the weight. But I have only managed to go 157 in S/ST with 525 cubes BTW glad to see you are back posting here. Hopefully you wont be such a stranger. BTW do you still have the Barracuda running S/ST?
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Re: Aluminum block
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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09/08/09 01:35 AM
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If car #1 runs a [Email]9.90@163mph[/Email]
and car #2 runs a [Email]9.90@170mph[/Email]
Who arrives at the finish line first.
i do since i'm running 9.90@ 132mph. what are these guys doing to run such high mph & only 9.90? are you waiting at the drive thru for your fries or something?
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Re: Aluminum block
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09/08/09 07:39 AM
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While approaching a 125 mph car at 180 mph the judging isn't that easy. Personally, I hate throttle stops and delay boxes.
Last edited by jyrki; 09/08/09 07:40 AM.
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Re: Aluminum block
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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09/08/09 09:34 AM
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The guy with the better light
That's what I was thinking.
Are you guys serious? Ever try driving while looking behind you to see where your opponent is? The faster car can see the other guy while looking forward and has a decided advantage.
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Re: Aluminum block
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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09/08/09 10:15 AM
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If car #1 runs a [Email]9.90@163mph[/Email]
and car #2 runs a [Email]9.90@170mph[/Email]
Who arrives at the finish line first.
The guy that pedaled the best (mph advantage) without breaking out.
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Re: Aluminum block
[Re: rebel]
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09/08/09 04:22 PM
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WOW we have really messed up B1Kens post huh??
Here is my take as a high MPH T-Stop racer. I believe it gives me an advantage. I choose to run S/ST which is our 10.90 class. 99.99% of the cars in the class run a programmable stop, be it electric or air operated. There are still a few hold out who use mechanical stops, bolts, restrictor plates etc to slow thier cars to 10.90. The majority of the cars here are in the 127-135mph range, a few lower a few higher. I run 10.90 at 154-157 depending on weather wind etc. So the way it works is on my car is we stage and I leave off the two step at 4000rpm, after of course a delay, typically for me it is .080-.090 for the .5 tree. Once the brake releases the car IMMEDIATELY goes on the stop at 4200rpm. I shift the car, with an air shifter and timer at .5 into the run. The stop on my car is adjustable on the rate it opens, mine is opening as slow as it can. I come off the stop, meaning it begins to open at from 4.8-5.2 seconds, once again track, weather and wind dependent and then I am all out to the strip, or til I catch my opponent. Confused yet??? My "percerived" advantage in my eyes is being one of the faster S/ST cars is that the race is uaually always in front of me, I am chasing and can see the race unfold in front of me. One other "advantage" I have seen so far is most of my opponents being 20+mph slower usaully do not lift and try to back into me. The way I see it is I have the advantage. Time will tell I guess.
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Re: Aluminum block
[Re: Al_Alguire]
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09/08/09 05:19 PM
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WOW we have really messed up B1Kens post huh??
Here is my take as a high MPH T-Stop racer. I believe it gives me an advantage. I choose to run S/ST which is our 10.90 class. 99.99% of the cars in the class run a programmable stop, be it electric or air operated. There are still a few hold out who use mechanical stops, bolts, restrictor plates etc to slow thier cars to 10.90. The majority of the cars here are in the 127-135mph range, a few lower a few higher. I run 10.90 at 154-157 depending on weather wind etc. So the way it works is on my car is we stage and I leave off the two step at 4000rpm, after of course a delay, typically for me it is .080-.090 for the .5 tree. Once the brake releases the car IMMEDIATELY goes on the stop at 4200rpm. I shift the car, with an air shifter and timer at .5 into the run. The stop on my car is adjustable on the rate it opens, mine is opening as slow as it can. I come off the stop, meaning it begins to open at from 4.8-5.2 seconds, once again track, weather and wind dependent and then I am all out to the strip, or til I catch my opponent. Confused yet??? My "percerived" advantage in my eyes is being one of the faster S/ST cars is that the race is uaually always in front of me, I am chasing and can see the race unfold in front of me. One other "advantage" I have seen so far is most of my opponents being 20+mph slower usaully do not lift and try to back into me. The way I see it is I have the advantage. Time will tell I guess.
Hi Al. I'd like to think that I'm an O.K. finish line racer, but I still feel more relaxed when I'm going faster than the other guy. Back in 2002 my 160+ mph put me on the top of the heap in S/G. Now everybody seems to be running a 582. Your 157 in Super Street is still huge. My 'Cuda is sitting along side my house under a tarp and hasn't been used since 2006. I'm nearing retirement age and I'm not too comfortable about building a big $$ engine to go faster in S/G. Still, I HATE losing. And yes you guys did step all over my post but I't's a subject I never get tired of (Super Gas that is). Ken B.
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