[Jim Zeek]

Originally Posted by Nicks67GTO

Exactly. That should be the target. I bet 99% of the engines built are under 700hp. If an aftermarket block was released with a lifter bore brace, dry sump provisions and splayed 4 bolt mains, they would fly off the shelves if the price was right. There's no need for an IAII or all the added weight that comes with in most cases.

this is about one of the dumbest posts I have seen. 1) why would someone building a motor with less than 700 hp even need a lifter bore brace, dry sump provisions and splayed 4 bolt mains? there are already 2 blocks out there (IA2 and MR1) that have that. 2) they would not fly off the shelves because people are cheap. scott esterle got summit to give a pontic group purchase on edelbrock heads about a dozen years ago that gave 10% off a set of heads and someone bitched that its "ONLY" 10%. where have you seen summit give anyone 10% off?
what price do you think they should sell for? why don't you lay out 250k plus and see how many you sell. if you want cheap, your in the wrong hobby

[Nicks67GTO]

Originally Posted by Jim Zeek

this is about one of the dumbest posts I have seen. 1) why would someone building a motor with less than 700 hp even need a lifter bore brace, dry sump provisions and splayed 4 bolt mains? there are already 2 blocks out there (IA2 and MR1) that have that. 2) they would not fly off the shelves because people are cheap. scott esterle got summit to give a pontic group purchase on edelbrock heads about a dozen years ago that gave 10% off a set of heads and someone bitched that its "ONLY" 10%. where have you seen summit give anyone 10% off?
what price do you think they should sell for? why don't you lay out 250k plus and see how many you sell. if you want cheap, your in the wrong hobby

-Why was the 330hp super duty released with dry sump provisions, lifter bore bracing and 4 bolt mains? It seems like PMD thought this was a good idea.

-I'm well aware that these aftermarket blocks exist. They also add a bunch of weight for a guy that wants a sturdy foundation and isn't planning on making crazy power.

-They would fly off the shelves if the price was right. It might even be a necessity eventually. I'm watching good early 400 blocks selling for anywhere from 250-500 bucks for a run of the mill 50 year old casting and they are all going to need 1000 bucks in machine work, plus 300 dollar 4 bolt caps if you want them. The days of plentiful 75 dollar 400 blocks is over it seems.

-A dozen years ago I wasn't buying Pontiac stuff....I was 22 and playing with SBC's and drinking cheap beer. Both of which have lots of options to choose from...which is nice.

-I have 0 interest in getting into the aftermarket block game

-Thanks for the sage financial advice