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The approved aftermarket block program is moving along (this is an aluminum version to sort out the machining operations prior to mass market) Iron versions will be cast soon. Both aluminum and cast iron will be the strongest cast blocks on the market from any manufacturer, because of material, casting process and other advancements in design, in the pics material will be added to achieve the proper lifter phasing with the canted heads.

The Iron block is approved for NHRA, the aluminum and iron is approved for NMCA prostock

https://scontent.ffar1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...a1&oe=592E8BA2

https://scontent.ffar1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...b3&oe=596EC9E9

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Will the Stock legal iron block have those lifter bore angles ?

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The blocks will be machined at 45 degree standard Cleveland lifter phasing angle, but those in the pics I posted will be available as an option

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Bill great Job building your Mustang. How is the bodywork coming along? You've got a great post going. CR

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slow...I have 2 new doors and 2 new front fenders so not much bodywork to do...making it all fit is the hassle, actually its not to hard. I have the whole car clecoed together for fit and finish then take it all apart, make adjustments and weld. putting a skin on a tube car is a thousand times faster and easier than this is

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also I see today that Mark McKeown has got his Titus block program approved for 351c racers..Congrats and thank you Mark!

does that mean there will be an overflow of fords out there now?:D

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The ford aftermarket is stepping up its game...the strongest blocks on the market 351C CGI (compacted graphite iron)

available from Tim Meyer Inc

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1949aa3955.jpg

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Nice Job,.good pictures.

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Say Bill,

A couple of questions:
Back on post #91 you provided some block casting prices,,,, Can I assume those prices would include the 'basic machining' required - or if not, what does that usually add to the cost?

Do aftermarket blocks typically come with main caps - if not, what do most builders typically go with / recommend?

Thanks for sharing your build and knowledge.... it's been very educational...

StickBBF :confused:

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Go to Tim Meyer's website:

https://www.tmeyerinc.com/category-s/1970.htm

Tim has a lot of options on the block and also special pricing on the first batch of CGI blocks.

When compared to a Dart block, Tim's block is a bargain. Normally Dart will charge and additional $2500.00 ~ $3500.00 for a CGI material block and a long wait.

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Thanks for the link, SSDiv6.

i can see why there are not many guys that can afford to be a 'casual' Class racer....... :(

StickBBF

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Tim will be offering the blocks almost fully finished, requiring just boring and finishing the block to your requirements and specifications saving the buyer lots of money in align honing and other machine work. Every single block is CNC machine finished too.

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As a frame of reference, the Ford Racing 351 block is $2800 and not even comparable to this beast. My little BOSS302 block ran $1800 but was a good investment.

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The new CGI block available from Tim Meyer is a bargain for sure...as they come fully machined, even to your bore size..all that's left is to hone the bores and assemble

$3500 for the first 50 $3750 after, you can't get a fully machined CGI anything for near that

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Of course you can....my backup engine or engine number 2 (the guinea pig) is going on the dyno real soon with all kinds of updated improvements, better ring package, better head, better this and better that but still with a cast iron cam package..I will post up the results, vid or the sheet...something, because that's what I do:D

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supposed to pick up a truckload of stuff I took to the plater this week also, figured if I can't make 2hp per:eek: I might as well chrome everything and at least have a show car out of it:D

actually I don't like dingy old paint, dirt , rust, ect. just nice and clean and mean:rolleyes:

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I been busy with not much time to get in the shop, now I can start bolting parts together again

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UPDATE please

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No pictures only a message here.

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Health issues has had me sidelined.....I be back in the shop soon

I am one of those guys that have to do it all myself...or as much as I can

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I was using photobucket for the pictures, I will have to figure out a new plan, maybe directly from my phone to here???

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The entire project is for sale, sorry to report that due to health issues and a hit to my finances I can no longer continue.$6000 for everything I have more than that in the cylinder heads alone and another 6K in new sheetmetal....keep in mind this is a "project" some skills required to complete

Bill

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PM sent Bill.

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Damn, sorry to hear that Bill. Your work is stunning.

Hope you get the health issue sorted.

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So very sorry to hear this Bill. I hope it's something where you will be back on your feet eventually. I had a big health setback in 2009 ..... It's rough ..... I'll never be the same but I made it out the other end. :) You do nice work, was looking forward to seeing the Mustang done. Hang in there Bill.

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If it does not sell it can sit and collect dust till I feel better and I can finish it.
Engine parts are for sale as I need to pay the bills you know

Thanks for the kind words guys,

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Apparently the illness was jail related

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Wrong use your investgative skills and call the hospital I was there 5 times, it is the reason things progressed the way they did btw the man is getting his parts

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Considering that your hospital stay can not be commented on by your doctor or the hospital, we have no way to determine this. But I did hear that you are finally resolving this matter.

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Hope you're on your way to recovery Bill.

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Thank you Dave

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Did you get the man his parts 3/19/18,

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I didn't but Bill's working on it. :rolleyes:

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I don’t know how Dave Noll would have any insight here, but I can tell you that Bill has been all talk so far. He said he would get the parts this week. I have over a dozen texts from him February until yesterday that say he will meet with the block and remainder of the parts but he has not come through. I can only hope there was an ounce of truth in this weeks promise.....