C5R block...
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C5R block... Does anyone have a link to a site that would give me some info about this block for myself. From what i understand they are going for $6000, but i cant seem to find info about it. <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">
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Re: C5R block... What are you looking to do? The Stock LS1 block is safe for 700+ rwhp. $6000 for a block is <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> Later
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Re: C5R block... [quote]Originally posted by Jon C:
<strong>What are you looking to do? The Stock LS1 block is safe for 700+ rwhp. $6000 for a block is <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> Later
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Im just looking at everything that is indestructable.
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<strong>What are you looking to do? The Stock LS1 block is safe for 700+ rwhp. $6000 for a block is <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> Later
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Im just looking at everything that is indestructable.
<img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />
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Re: C5R block... yup i email katech about that block, and they said 6,000 for the block and 2,000 for the crank that fits in it <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0"> i think ill just buy the 6.0 block from gm parts for 700
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Re: C5R block... The C5R is an expensive option.
The ARE price is with a core exchange, that brings the price of the block up to whatever an LS1 block costs. I am estimating the cost at about a 2600 difference.
Anyone know what an 7l short block might be from ARE? I called them but I have not heard back from them.
The ARE price is with a core exchange, that brings the price of the block up to whatever an LS1 block costs. I am estimating the cost at about a 2600 difference.
Anyone know what an 7l short block might be from ARE? I called them but I have not heard back from them.
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Re: C5R block... [quote]Originally posted by Mike TexaSS:
<strong>The C-5R block is already a 427 and its aluminum.</strong><hr></blockquote>
hmmmm....you cant get 427cid without a crank can you? i believe stock bore on the block is 4.120". the price does not include a crank as far as i know.
<strong>The C-5R block is already a 427 and its aluminum.</strong><hr></blockquote>
hmmmm....you cant get 427cid without a crank can you? i believe stock bore on the block is 4.120". the price does not include a crank as far as i know.
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Re: C5R block... We've built a couple motors with the C5R block.
They still need all the finish machine work which adds a bit to the cost. They do come with heads and main studs and billet caps though.
So there is some value in the block if you want to build it outright. If you are doing it on exchange then our 427 motor resleeved would be the way to go. For $8195 + core you get a built shortblock with heavy duty rods, pistons and crank. It's assembled, balanced and blueprinted with file fit rings, MMS oil pump, MMS cam and a Hex adjust timing chain.
There is a bit of a backorder currently, due to crank supply issues. If we install and tune the motor it comes with a 2yr/24Kmile warranty.
They still need all the finish machine work which adds a bit to the cost. They do come with heads and main studs and billet caps though.
So there is some value in the block if you want to build it outright. If you are doing it on exchange then our 427 motor resleeved would be the way to go. For $8195 + core you get a built shortblock with heavy duty rods, pistons and crank. It's assembled, balanced and blueprinted with file fit rings, MMS oil pump, MMS cam and a Hex adjust timing chain.
There is a bit of a backorder currently, due to crank supply issues. If we install and tune the motor it comes with a 2yr/24Kmile warranty.
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From: olathe, ks
Re: C5R block... To save me from guessing....Are you looking at an iron block from GM?
The story is ARE will have a 7l block. MMS and MTI may have them as well.
I have concerns about the longevity of the ARE MMS MTI resleeved blocks.
Good luck.
The story is ARE will have a 7l block. MMS and MTI may have them as well.
I have concerns about the longevity of the ARE MMS MTI resleeved blocks.
Good luck.
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Re: C5R block... theres not much of an issue with resleeved blocks now a days....but all those shops offer a warranty as far as i know. 2 years, 24k miles. the c5r block IS expensive but you are basically buying a block with re-sleeve dimensions that has not been resleeved. did that make sense? id say that they are about 2k more than a bare re-sleeve block from MTI or whoever. now, the max bore for the block is 4.160" i believe. and i know of a few shops doing re-sleeves as big as 4.150" or so.
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Re: C5R block... [quote]Originally posted by Mike Morgan:
<strong>We've built a couple motors with the C5R block.
They still need all the finish machine work which adds a bit to the cost. They do come with heads and main studs and billet caps though.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
Mike,
Am I reading this correctly...If you get the C5R block, it comes with heads?? If so, is that the 6K price and which style head: LS1 vs LS6?
Also, almost forgot, what does the price come to on the "finish" machine work the C5R block needs? I know it requires a cylinder hone, anything else?
Thanks,
Todd
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<strong>We've built a couple motors with the C5R block.
They still need all the finish machine work which adds a bit to the cost. They do come with heads and main studs and billet caps though.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
Mike,
Am I reading this correctly...If you get the C5R block, it comes with heads?? If so, is that the 6K price and which style head: LS1 vs LS6?
Also, almost forgot, what does the price come to on the "finish" machine work the C5R block needs? I know it requires a cylinder hone, anything else?
Thanks,
Todd
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Re: C5R block... This combo would be too sweet: C5R block and C5R ported heads, cam somewhat comparable to a MTI R1, 1 7/8 Grott headers, Hogan intake, stage 3 incon kit. Make this motor really turn up the boost. This should well support close to 1000RWHP!!!!! <img src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" border="0" alt="[hail]" />
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Re: C5R block... [quote]Originally posted by Ryan Karasek:
<strong>NO, he meant to say Head Studs.
Ryan</strong><hr></blockquote>
Darn, that would have been to good a deal to pass up...I figured he meant something else, but it is worth checking. Maybe they are running a special or something.
Todd
<strong>NO, he meant to say Head Studs.
Ryan</strong><hr></blockquote>
Darn, that would have been to good a deal to pass up...I figured he meant something else, but it is worth checking. Maybe they are running a special or something.
Todd
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From: olathe, ks
Re: C5R block... What company nearest the Midwest sells or installs resleeved engines with a warranty like MMS has?
California just seems too far away.
I think Houston is the closest.
Thanks
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California just seems too far away.
I think Houston is the closest.
Thanks
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