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Yenko boy
02-18-2005, 04:21 AM
I may be purchasing a Zl-1 bare aluminum block in the near future the lowest quote I got was $5395.00 this was from a gm dealership. Can I do better else where? Thx for any comments.

Anthony
jonny51
02-18-2005, 10:24 AM
Anthony,are you set on a GM block?I think I paid $4500 for my aluminum Merlin 540 and $4000 for my brodix aluminum small block.If you want a I can send you the name of a guy who can get good deals on aftermarket blocks.
camcojb
02-18-2005, 10:30 AM
Yes, you can get a stronger aftermarket block for less through Jonny's person. And yes, that seems to be a good price for the GM version, they were wanting over $6K when they first came out.

Jody
Yenko boy
02-18-2005, 07:21 PM
Anthony,are you set on a GM block?I think I paid $4500 for my aluminum Merlin 540 and $4000 for my brodix aluminum small block.If you want a I can send you the name of a guy who can get good deals on aftermarket blocks.

If you could give me that guy's name I would greatly appreciate it.
camcojb
02-18-2005, 07:33 PM
If you could give me that guy's name I would greatly appreciate it.


Since I beat Jon here, and I sent Jonny to this guy in the first place.....

Mike Lewis Racing Engines (http://www.lewisracingengines.com/pages/702073/index.htm)

Great guy, tell him Jonny and Jody sent 'ya.

Jody
mhr
02-19-2005, 10:25 AM
I use these blocks for my good stuff. http://www.newcenturyperformance.com/
jonny51
02-19-2005, 04:32 PM
Since I beat Jon here, and I sent Jonny to this guy in the first place.....

Mike Lewis Racing Engines (http://www.lewisracingengines.com/pages/702073/index.htm)

Great guy, tell him Jonny and Jody sent 'ya.

Jody

Yep thats him LOL.Mike is a pleasure to deal with.
camcojb
02-19-2005, 05:54 PM
I use these blocks for my good stuff. http://www.newcenturyperformance.com/


That sure looks like the Century block that Arias had. I built one for the yellow ProCharged 540 I had, awesome piece for sure.

Jody
mhr
02-19-2005, 06:41 PM
Yes, they are the same, new century purchased all of Arias inventory and block producing components. I just bought one for myself for my racecar but they are a excellent foundation for a hot street engine also.