cudatom
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Agreed. I see that they are now a reseller of the KB blocks. Once my cuda comes back from the chassis shop I will be giving them a call to see what kind of time frame it is to get a block.
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Is there an issue buying direct from KB or something ?
It may be easier {quicker?} to get that way {?},
I don't know for sure
the guys out east are closer I guess, save on shipping maybe
I have always bought directly from the source...
I haven't bought from them in a while now...
they list a bunch of blocks Hemi & Wedge
street & race blocks in 4.250" bore to 4.50" bore
10.20" to 10.80" decks from $6,895 - $7,500 for a marine block
https://blackmarket.keithblack.com/collections/engine-products
It may be easier {quicker?} to get that way {?},
I don't know for sure
the guys out east are closer I guess, save on shipping maybe
I have always bought directly from the source...
I haven't bought from them in a while now...
they list a bunch of blocks Hemi & Wedge
street & race blocks in 4.250" bore to 4.50" bore
10.20" to 10.80" decks from $6,895 - $7,500 for a marine block
https://blackmarket.keithblack.com/collections/engine-products
I bought mine through Tim Banning at FHO but like Budnicks said KB offers them on their web site at the same price.
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Not sure what's up with that it worked for a while,
now all of a sudden "no worky" just Bing or Google search Keith Black
It was from their main site...
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I'm pretty sure this "new offering" is what Best Machine marketed briefly as "The Block" a new aftermarket 4 bolt main redesigned block that can be machined into a Hemi or a RB Block.
If so, it's a good design. Good guys at Best Machine. I first read about "The Block" in MCG magazine.
If so, it's a good design. Good guys at Best Machine. I first read about "The Block" in MCG magazine.
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I have 2 older KB Hemi blocks from the Top Fuel days before everyone has gone to Billet blocks. Pretty cool, one of mine is a Connie Kalitta Block & the other is a Jim Head Racing block.
Good luck getting a newer KB block. Guys have had deposits & been trying to get a block for years (see the Moparts post about KB) Since Keith's passing. His Son Ken, has been trying to make things work & has merged with 3 other sources to try to keep them moving along. I Believe Best Machine has been working with KB on the machining aspects of the new blocks. Sounds like some of them are starting to ship as of recently. I think Best machine is also working on some of "The Blocks" also.
Muscle Motors in Lansing were the ones that developed & created "The Block" but I have heard rumors he has now shut down & may be out of business? I don't know if it was from the expense of developing the new block or not??? Maybe, just time to retire?
Good luck getting a newer KB block. Guys have had deposits & been trying to get a block for years (see the Moparts post about KB) Since Keith's passing. His Son Ken, has been trying to make things work & has merged with 3 other sources to try to keep them moving along. I Believe Best Machine has been working with KB on the machining aspects of the new blocks. Sounds like some of them are starting to ship as of recently. I think Best machine is also working on some of "The Blocks" also.
Muscle Motors in Lansing were the ones that developed & created "The Block" but I have heard rumors he has now shut down & may be out of business? I don't know if it was from the expense of developing the new block or not??? Maybe, just time to retire?
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Seems like it wasn't that long since I spoke with them on the phone. Website is up. No news of what you suggest on a web search. I'm going to call them Monday.
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I have two old 90's ex top fuel KB blocks. Pretty cool, one is an old Connie Kalitta block and the other is an old Jim Head block. I use one on a engine stand all dressed up for a display engine and the other for a mock up block in the chassis. Nice and light. Can be lifted in and out by hand myself and don't need an engine hoist.
1967coronet440
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Brodix might be working on some mopar blocks as well, I had mentioned something about aftermarket mopar blocks on their Instagram page and they replied saying “stay tuned”
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