[Steve Barcak]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

We needed the aluminum block specifically to make it easy to service/replace sleeves at the race track. Having a "cool bore" type aluminum block was never in the thought process. I know to run directly on aluminum like a Vega, some Honda's, and some Mercedes, the block is cast from a specific high silicon aluminum alloy. Then the the bore surface is etched to remove the aluminum from the surface and expose the silicon for the rings to run on. Some of the coating experts can possibly chime in on the possibility of surface treating the bores.
For our nitro application, cylinder damage IS going to happen. Saving the block and getting it back in service fast was a major driver in our change to this block. The additional benefits are better cooling, elongation without cracking, thicker cross-sections throughout.

yup, I thought that of you guys since you started. Never liked, or used, the idea of an expensive iron block for a fuel engine. Looks like a wise move in the right direction and a nice piece Still a casting though but, a step in the right direction.

[mgarblik]

Good to hear from you Steve. We always liked the idea of an aluminum block but the water jacketed version just didn't look like it had enough cross-section in several critical areas. A billet block would have been great but our budget and time frame just wouldn't allow it. When the possibility of an enhanced IA block, poured without water jacket cores, and the heat treat and then later the HIP process, that put us over the top. It's still a casting, but a really nice one, poured by the same foundry who casts Donovan blocks. Lots of experience there. Really hope it works out for us and it even "Looks like a Pontiac". That's a subtle but important bonus to us. Still can use the Moon Pontiac timing cover, a Pontiac valley cover, Pontiac valve covers , head bolts, lifters, bore centers in stock locations. Good luck with your museum.

[bignate]

Will the beefier backbone in the valley find its way to the water jacketed block in the future?

Nate

[Robert C.]

It very well could.

We have another 20 casting in the works right now. 14 ship to customers last month.

We only cast 4 all out blocks
Last time.

We try to be proactive with our products.

So if the market likes the change. We could make it on all blocks.

[Rock C]

Originally Posted by Robert C.

More then most will dare to try. Nitro boys are building a block. There is a twin turbo build going on.

what about us single turbo guys lmao that is one bad a$$ block

[Elarson]

JW needs one!

Eric

[Rock C]

Originally Posted by Elarson

JW needs one!

Eric

we most likely need 2 we can break a steel anvil with a rubber mallet lmao

[Jack Gifford]

Originally Posted by Elarson

... JW needs one!...

Welter?

[Elarson]

Originally Posted by Jack Gifford

Welter?

Yes

Eric

[gene simmons]

Originally Posted by Robert C.

We try to be proactive with our products.

So if the market likes the change. We could make it on all blocks.

I think you guys are doing a great job,that's what a good business man would do.

[Robert C.]

Everyone is welcome.

We started this because back in 2003 because no one had built an after market casting for a Pontiac with success. AP picked up the molds from Dick Ducklow and took the Pontiac community from a hobby to a industry. We were first with the forge crankshafts and many other products.

I give Frank Gostyla the major credit in getting this done. Without him we all would be racing Pontiac's with A Chevy motor. When you see him give him the thanks, he is too modest to take the credit .

[455firebird1969]

Originally Posted by Robert C.

Everyone is welcome.

We started this because back in 2003 because no one had built an after market casting for a Pontiac with success. AP picked up the molds from Dick Ducklow and took the Pontiac community from a hobby to a industry. We were first with the forge crankshafts and many other products.

I give Frank Gostyla the major credit in getting this done. Without him we all would be racing Pontiac's with A Chevy motor. When you see him give him the thanks, he is too modest to take the credit .

I doubt I will see Frank in the near future, but I do appreciate what you guys are doing for the Pontiac brand. Hopefully you are making a profit too, assuring the long run. Thanks to both of you.

[Half-Inch Stud]

Originally Posted by Robert C.

Everyone is welcome.

We started this because back in 2003...
AP picked up the molds from Dick Ducklow...
We were first with the forge crankshafts....
I give Frank Gostyla the major credit in getting this done...

www.allpontiac.com .

Nice, clear easy website to navigate too.

[Bill Eveland]

Looks like the Crowmod is getting one of these as well, that's awesome to the guys really pushing it to have a block like this to work with.