Aftermarket Block Source

[Jordan Yale]

Hi all,

I wanted to see if y’all had some good options for sourcing an aftermarket block (cast or aluminum). I know you can buy directly from Indy but I’ve been told their machining isn’t great and I would have to get a lot of that reworked. I got an email from Muscle Motors staying they still supply blocks but I haven’t heard back from them yet. Any information you can provide greatly appreciated!

 

[Bad B-rad]

What type of block are you looking for?
B/RB/ Hemi?

 

[wish4hemi]

Here is a good recent take on aftermarket blocks. https://moparconnectionmagazine.com/plenty-of-pachyderms-where-to-get-modern-gen-ii-hemi-blocks/

 

[Bad B-rad]

Anyone have prices on the new FCA/Callies/Energy Hemi blocks?

 

[Jordan Yale]

What type of block are you looking for?
B/RB/ Hemi?

Either a B or RB. Either would be great

 

[Burns69RT]

Indy makes a great aluminum block but yes it does take a bit of machine work. Well worth it though. Have worked with a few of these blocks.

 

[Hemirunner]

Either a B or RB. Either would be great

Whatcha building that needs an aftermarket block? I just watched a stock block stock crank 440 put down 1400 to the tire.

 

[Demonic]

Indy makes a great aluminum block but yes it does take a bit of machine work. Well worth it though. Have worked with a few of these blocks.

What areas do they fall short in, and what do they usually need?

 

[Bad B-rad]

In my case I just want a street Hemi, 500-600HPMAX, so Indy block is more block then I would ever need.

 

[myk r sanchez]

What type of block are you looking for?
B/RB/ Hemi?

He needs a slant 6...

 

[Burns69RT]

What areas do they fall short in, and what do they usually need?

They are rough casted and need a bit of finish work. And definitely need to be decked lol

 

[Bad B-rad]

For building a 426 Hemi engine that will ONLY see street use, what is the least expensive block that is available?

 

[wyrmrider]

440 block with hemi conversion heads from Stage V

 

[Bad B-rad]

440 block with hemi conversion heads from Stage V

Buy the time you get the heads, pistons, intake, custom headers and machine work, IMO, I may as well toss in the extra cash and get a 426 Hemi.
I have drooled over the 440/hemi conversion, but that was before I crunched the numbers.
At this stage of the game for me and what I would like, I am saving for a Gen2, unless a gen3 6.4 comes my way cheap.
Nothing wrong with that conversion, just not in this case for me, thanks!!!

 

[oldkimmer]

I think blownaway still has a low deck hemi block. May be some kind of a conversion. Kim

 

[Bad B-rad]

I think blownaway still has a low deck hemi block. May be some kind of a conversion. Kim

I like that idea because it is very unique, and has Mopar racing history.
I think you need a ton of custom parts, and it lacks the 4 bolt mains.

If I remember correct $3800 was about the going price for new iron Hemi blocks.
M.M. THE BLOCK, the MP ones. I havent found any new ones for sale,cant wait for the new Callies/Energy blocks to come out.

 

[m79ded]

Here is a good recent take on aftermarket blocks. https://moparconnectionmagazine.com/plenty-of-pachyderms-where-to-get-modern-gen-ii-hemi-blocks/

Bulldog has them http://bulldogblockhead.com/

 

[scot]

Anyone have prices on the new FCA/Callies/Energy Hemi blocks?

$4500.00

 

[Bad B-rad]

Thanks, great news, kinda pricey, but at now I have an idea!!!