I'm sure there is a minimum run order from the foundry that makes both ap and Kre blocks. Just taking a wag but I assume that minimum run order exceeds the demand both manufacturers have. There is ZERO money to be made producing and selling Pontiac blocks. ZERO. Both companies take the financial risk and hit producing blocks for our little hobby. Say they have to make 10-15 blocks to meet the minimum order. I know I would want deposits on 75% of the blocks being cast before going to production. It doesn't make financial sense to have 45 grand tied up for a 1000 return on investment. Wait till the day that both manufacturers had enough of selling blocks. Then what... no one remembers when we had to wait 12-18 months for a billet crank from moldex?
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