THE BLOCK, by Muscle Motors

[1967coronet440]

Happy Easter everyone

 

[biomedtechguy]

Happy Easter to all.
Thanks for the updates on aftermarket blocks for Mopar owners

 

[1967coronet440]

My latest update on the block. My engine guy was able yo speak with Bill..twice now since I made my post... Last Thursday he called him and he was told at least another 2 -3 weeks before we get it...Here is to hope it happens it's been a long road. On a side note still no contact from Bradshaw and I know this was talked about when the call was made to Bill...what was stated from Bill is ... Bradshaw needs to start responding and stop ignoring just because the blocks are behind in builds..Anyway the blocks will happen ...it's a waiting game

Any idea on a price?

 

[Fran Blacker]

My Latest Update..
I just got a call from my engine guy today.. my block is finished being machined and on its way from Indiana​

Curious about what your engine guy thinks about the quality of block and machining.

 

[1967coronet440]

So you did get “the block”?

 

[Hemirunner]

on its way from Indiana... I can update once he gets it in his hands.. its been a long haul.. been on order since Sept. 2017... Bill from Chicago Connection has been a big help once we contacted him

Who did you place the order with? I can’t find anything about these blocks online.

 

[biomedtechguy]

I will post what he thinks of the block once he has it in hand

 

[Hemirunner]

My engine guy placed the order with Richard Bradshaw in Sept. 2017 the website is http://bulldogblockhead.com/ ... Bill from Chicago Connection as far as I'm concerned was a big help in getting this order completed with updated information on the process... as I stated in some of my earlier posts. Chicago Connection I would recommend getting in contact with.. this is just my recommendation ...
(AS I also started my engine guy does not have the block in hand but it is on its way in shipping and I will post what he thinks of the block once he has it in hand)

Dick Bradshaw... back at it. The only thing I’d like to see as an option is screw in core plugs.

 

[Hemirunner]

My latest update on the block. My engine guy was able yo speak with Bill..twice now since I made my post... Last Thursday he called him and he was told at least another 2 -3 weeks before we get it...Here is to hope it happens it's been a long road. On a side note still no contact from Bradshaw and I know this was talked about when the call was made to Bill...what was stated from Bill is ... Bradshaw needs to start responding and stop ignoring just because the blocks are behind in builds..Anyway the blocks will happen ...it's a waiting game

Do you remember the old Bulldog head disaster? I hope this goes better....

 

[biomedtechguy]

If ya'll covered this, I apologize. What about an aluminum block, but specifically how do you think that would work for 2-3 hour drives at 2,700-2,800 RPMs highway, stop and go traffic for miles and miles, and occasional RIPS down the 1320?
And who offers them?

 

[Hemirunner]

If ya'll covered this, I apologize. What about an aluminum block, but specifically how do you think that would work for 2-3 hour drives at 2,700-2,800 RPMs highway, stop and go traffic for miles and miles, and occasional RIPS down the 1320?
And who offers them?

It’ll work fine. There’s aluminum wedge and hemi blocks on ebay right now.

 

[biomedtechguy]

 

[Hemirunner]

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Move over and pass the popcorn!

 

[Budnicks]

good info guys keep it coming
& thanks

 

[biomedtechguy]

Keep the popcorn coming..

 

[scot]

Subscribed. Can't wait for a report. What machining needs to be done ? Does it have a conventional oiling system or modified like the MM block ?

From pics I've seen of the MM block it has the external oil line and the Bulldog does not...or is it an option I'm not seeing...or?

Anyone know if Bulldog will be the supplier blocks for MP P5160149 & P5160150 ?

 

[1967coronet440]

A couple of pics of the block.. there is also some weight to it also around 300 LBS. A high content of nickel View attachment 608824 View attachment 608825

Looks nice, what does your shop think about the quality?

 

[Endangered Species]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.. keep them coming.

It's nice to see blocks starting to flow.

Does anyone have any word on the Hemi Blocks?

 

[Wookie316]

What does a stock 440 block weigh? Curious how much beef this one adds?
I’d love to get my hands on an aftermarket block.

 

[Endangered Species]

It's the same block ... you just need to specify Hemi or Wedge bolt pattern
This is the same block.. http://www.hotrod.com/articles/incredible-new-block-can-make-hemi-wedge/

Okay, I forgot they were doing that, that makes sense.
I just hope they get these blocks flowing, and can get the cost down some.

Thanks again!

Kevin