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Tod · 07-30-2016, 09:46 AM

Well, now that the proof is there that the blocks make real engines, I suppose it is time to have people start contacting me with serious interest. I have a few builders that I know are interested. What I need to know right now is what blocks to cast first and how many. From there I can make a plan for the next few months and proceed to ramp up into production.

I prefer email.

Tod

ronn · 07-30-2016, 10:25 AM

Hi Tod,
has any price range ever been discussed?
would think that would be important to know.

thx!

Tod · 07-30-2016, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronn

Hi Tod,
has any price range ever been discussed?
would think that would be important to know.

thx!

It has been tossed about here and there. For the stock A or B style I plan to keep them under $2000.00. The 5 mains will be special order, and aluminum will be in the higher 2k range due to sleeves, valve seats, and inserted main bearings.

Tod

Mitch//pa · 07-30-2016, 10:50 AM

I'll be buying them right from AER Inserted and ready to roll when they become available that way

Tod · 07-30-2016, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

I'll be buying them right from AER Inserted and ready to roll when they become available that way

I don't even know if AER is interested.

Tod

JohnLaVoy · 07-30-2016, 10:56 AM

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I sent an email.

mshmodela · 07-30-2016, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tod

I don't even know if AER is interested.

Tod

I would think your 1st line of your customers would be the engine builders/rebuilders... I surely cannot do that work myself and suspect many do not have the proper tools if they had the skills and besides, better to let those who do this work day in and day out to do it right the first time...

I think less than $2k is nice... so a complete long block would be? ~$5K... not bad to a brand new (truly new) engine...

I know at some point my block is not going to last, one band-aid on the block water jacket already and I really don't care to gamble on an 85 year old piece of iron...

Dave in MN · 07-30-2016, 12:27 PM

Tod,
I am interested...I will PM you.
Good Day!
Dave in MN

www.durableperformance.net

Mitch//pa · 07-30-2016, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tod

I don't even know if AER is interested.

Tod

I am sure every rebuilder is or will be very soon.... They can offer a rebuild with a choice of a new or used block and price it accordingly. it would be a no brainer for all of them as well as for the consumer, as that's where I feel your niche will be..
I and many others are waiting for that to happen..

Thanks Tod

Tod · 07-30-2016, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

I am sure every rebuilder is or will be very soon.... They can offer a rebuild with a choice of a new or used block and price it accordingly. it would be a no brainer for all of them as well as the consumer dealing with them, as that's where I feel your niche will be..
I and many others are waiting for that to happen..

Thanks Tod

I have to agree that builders will be the largest market. They have the contacts and equipment to finish a generic block to desired customer specs. I don't know how many builders there are around but I would guess quite a few.

Tod

Mitch//pa · 07-30-2016, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tod

I have to agree that builders will be the largest market. They have the contacts and equipment to finish a generic block to desired customer specs. I don't know how many builders there are around but I would guess quite a few.

Tod

Plus it will be warrantied vs me supplying my own parts. The Total costs would be about the same either way... Let's get these things produced and delivered, you may have a hard time keeping up, but that's a good thing.
This is a huge turning point for the good of our hobby thanks to your efforts...

Jeff/Illinois · 07-30-2016, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

This is a huge turning point for the good of our hobby thanks to your efforts...

Totally agree with this statement.

Did I read some time back that the Burlington cranks were also being brought back?

Synchro909 · 07-30-2016, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Totally agree with this statement.

Did I read some time back that the Burlington cranks were also being brought back?

They have been back for quite a while. I used one in my last build which I installed only last week..

5lugnuts · 07-31-2016, 11:37 AM

I'm thinking the customer should arrange with his engine builder to take delivery of the new block. That way the builders learn a new block is available and will start recommending it on their own.

Saves contacting and advertising expense for now and until the demand is demonstrated and production can be matched to anticipated future demand.

Just thinking out loud!

CWPASADENA · 07-31-2016, 10:32 PM

Hi Tod;

Can you please post your Email address?

Thanks,

Chris W.

Tod · 08-01-2016, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

Hi Tod;

Can you please post your Email address?

Thanks,

Chris W.

This email was set up just for the block and head projects -

blockheads2014 at yahoo dot com.

Tod

mhsprecher · 08-01-2016, 08:35 AM

Great news. I doubt I would ever want one, but a wonderful development nonetheless.

CWPASADENA · 08-03-2016, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tod

This email was set up just for the block and head projects -

blockheads2014 at yahoo dot com.

Tod

Thanks,

Chris W.

C26Pinelake · 08-04-2016, 01:09 AM

Are we running out of used blocks, is that the reason for this endeavour ?
Wayne

Chris Haynes · 08-05-2016, 12:34 AM

Where would you get a 5 main crank to fit your block?

07-30-2016, 09:46 AM	#1
Tod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 1,058	Serious about blocks. Well, now that the proof is there that the blocks make real engines, I suppose it is time to have people start contacting me with serious interest. I have a few builders that I know are interested. What I need to know right now is what blocks to cast first and how many. From there I can make a plan for the next few months and proceed to ramp up into production. I prefer email. Tod

07-30-2016, 10:25 AM	#2
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,650	Re: Serious about blocks. Hi Tod, has any price range ever been discussed? would think that would be important to know. thx!

07-30-2016, 10:50 AM	#4
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Serious about blocks. I'll be buying them right from AER Inserted and ready to roll when they become available that way

07-30-2016, 10:56 AM	#6
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: Serious about blocks. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I sent an email.

07-30-2016, 12:27 PM	#8
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,416	Re: Serious about blocks. Tod, I am interested...I will PM you. Good Day! Dave in MN www.durableperformance.net

07-31-2016, 11:37 AM	#14
5lugnuts Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Clermont in Central Florida Posts: 111	Re: Serious about blocks. I'm thinking the customer should arrange with his engine builder to take delivery of the new block. That way the builders learn a new block is available and will start recommending it on their own. Saves contacting and advertising expense for now and until the demand is demonstrated and production can be matched to anticipated future demand. Just thinking out loud!

07-31-2016, 10:32 PM	#15
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,931	Re: Serious about blocks. Hi Tod; Can you please post your Email address? Thanks, Chris W.

08-01-2016, 08:35 AM	#17
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,963	Re: Serious about blocks. Great news. I doubt I would ever want one, but a wonderful development nonetheless.

08-04-2016, 01:09 AM	#19
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Serious about blocks. Are we running out of used blocks, is that the reason for this endeavour ? Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 08-10-2016 at 08:20 PM.

08-05-2016, 12:34 AM	#20
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,962	Re: Serious about blocks. Where would you get a 5 main crank to fit your block? __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?