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Billet can have water jackets. Cooling for #5 and #6 will
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LitlElvis
on February 19, 2017 at 10:09 AM
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Any improvements made to cooling?
posted by bartz32tt
on February 19, 2017 at 09:20 AM
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not be an issue with either billet or cast.
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Cast aluminum VG engine block - Who's interested?
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LitlElvis
12:26:55 02/18/17
How much weight savings do you expect? (n/m)
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MixManMash
12:41:45 02/18/17
I expect a 45 to 50% reduction in weight.
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LitlElvis
13:20:13 02/18/17
So, approximately 150-200lbs would be a safe estimate? (n/m)
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MixManMash
16:22:41 02/18/17
more like 50 lbs... just the block, not the entire engine. (n/m)
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LitlElvis
18:57:10 02/18/17
Why couldn't you be doing this in like 2 years?
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BlackholeZ
13:08:14 02/18/17
Well if it works out, the patterns would all be available
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LitlElvis
13:21:16 02/18/17
Also, as appealing as it is, at what point would you just be
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BlackholeZ
20:41:32 02/18/17
I agree. Cylinder heads are going to be a limitation. (n/m)
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MixManMash
20:49:41 02/18/17
you dare question 80's tech??
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LJZTT
07:38:43 02/20/17
There's nothing wrong with 80s technology...
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LitlElvis
10:55:23 02/20/17
For sure
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BlackholeZ
19:37:24 02/20/17
I'm holding out for composit plastic (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
23:48:58 02/23/17
This would be very interesting to see..
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DarkZide
13:53:12 02/18/17
I will include Crower's phone number for a crankshaft
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LitlElvis
14:50:43 02/18/17
Where can we sign up? Something we've wanted to do for years
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white22sky
14:54:58 02/18/17
Re: Where can we sign up? Something we've wanted to do for years
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Dsouthz32
15:12:37 02/18/17
email me: brett@bde-performance.com (n/m)
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LitlElvis
16:50:35 02/18/17
You guys are all insane...... I love it! (n/m)
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ZaXxon
16:55:10 02/18/17
Very impressive, but I won't splurge for it. (n/m)
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OverZealous (CT)
19:18:51 02/18/17
You sure? I thought you'd be a little more excited...
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BlackholeZ
01:18:48 02/19/17
Lol! In terms of $$ I think it is. (n/m)
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OverZealous (CT)
20:15:42 02/19/17
If you compare the price of aftermarket aluminum blocks for
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LitlElvis
11:06:22 02/20/17
I appreciate that Brett.
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OverZealous (CT)
21:35:41 02/21/17
Interested for sure. Its about time. (n/m)
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ztunerz
22:02:13 02/18/17
This is what i've been dreaming about! Saving money now! (n/m)
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Cutting Z Edge
22:58:53 02/18/17
Not that I have the cash, but I have questions
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coma_ass
07:56:46 02/19/17
Re: Not that I have the cash, but I have questions
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LitlElvis
10:07:56 02/19/17
should pick whatever bore suites the head gasket bore best (n/m)
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Dane (Houston)
21:40:26 02/19/17
Any improvements made to cooling?
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bartz32tt
09:20:30 02/19/17
Billet can have water jackets. Cooling for #5 and #6 will -
LitlElvis
10:09:30 02/19/17
Sounds cool and all but.......
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The Hawk
11:41:13 02/19/17
Yeah this was what I was getting at above
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BlackholeZ
12:28:41 02/19/17
I don't think anyone has come close to finding the HP limits
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LitlElvis
10:46:33 02/20/17
I don't think anyone is arguing about a HP limit so to speak
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MixManMash
12:54:43 02/20/17
ill commit for one block at minimum if 20 achieved (n/m)
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Dane (Houston)
21:38:14 02/19/17
Awesome Brett! I'm interested.
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induetime
09:34:53 02/20/17
Awesome. (n/m)
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zfreak(Dallas)
10:27:10 02/20/17
Ok. I take back what I said about no one else actively
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Boosted1
05:41:20 02/21/17
Re: Cast aluminum VG engine block - Who's interested?
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ExtraTitanian
10:55:19 02/21/17
Re: Re: Cast aluminum VG engine block - Who's interested?
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LitlElvis
13:28:38 02/21/17
New heads would be very very interesting... (n/m)
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MixManMash
15:53:10 02/21/17
Yes indeed. Very interesting. (n/m)
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Mr.Stacy
05:06:47 02/22/17
So, just a few things to consider ------------->
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Milo (Nismo Fiesta)
19:37:01 02/21/17
Thanks for your opinions, but I think you underestimate
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LitlElvis
10:26:37 02/22/17
^Yeah
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-Grimm-
10:49:24 02/22/17
Best of luck. (n/m)
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Milo (Nismo Fiesta)
20:56:30 02/22/17
Billet VG engine block
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MikeC(NZ)
03:22:50 02/22/17
I have a few folks in that industry, think more
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Milo (Nismo Fiesta)
09:38:31 02/22/17
Re: Billet VG engine block
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supergoji
15:39:41 02/24/17
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