New block, a further discussion

[richard crow]

why not just repro the ardun set up .

[itslow]

Originally Posted by richard crow

why not just repro the ardun set up .

That's already being reproduced. Cost is somewhere between $10k-20 for a set.

Originally Posted by Henry Floored

...Why couldn't some small windows be positioned in the block to provide access for supports for the internal exhaust cores? Wouldn't that make all the difference in the world?

After casting and machining, small cover plates could cover the access windows...

In order to support the cores for the exhaust passages, the windows would wind up being in the walls of the exhaust passages. Those would not be particularly easy to weld cover plates over. Not quite sure a thin "tin" cover would be an ideal thing to have in an exhaust port, either.

I think if someone is going to be spending $2500+ or whatever on a block, they aren't going to be willing to purchase one that has tin sides or covered core support holes in the ports.