Subject	For sure
Posted by	BlackholeZ on February 20, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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In Reply To	There's nothing wrong with 80s technology... posted by LitlElvis on February 20, 2017 at 10:55 AM
Message	I'm not saying it's impossible, you're just up against a bigger challenge. I'm also glad that there are people with the skills and determination to keep pushing the envelope. Maybe in 5-10 years an aluminum block VG won't be such a crazy concept. -Dan VTC Solenoid Caps and install instructions. "Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse." "'she' also likes to swap since I think I am going to need to give her to woody again." - Dvlhntr "full alphabetic boost mode" - ChristopherTheOne " Purrs like a sexually satisfied black panther." - BigTDogg "Two oil eating, angry, spinning triangles of death." - turtleboy on rotary engines
Follow Ups	Cast aluminum VG engine block - Who's interested? - LitlElvis 12:26:55 02/18/17 How much weight savings do you expect? (n/m) - MixManMash 12:41:45 02/18/17 I expect a 45 to 50% reduction in weight. - LitlElvis 13:20:13 02/18/17 So, approximately 150-200lbs would be a safe estimate? (n/m) - MixManMash 16:22:41 02/18/17 more like 50 lbs... just the block, not the entire engine. (n/m) - LitlElvis 18:57:10 02/18/17 Why couldn't you be doing this in like 2 years? - BlackholeZ 13:08:14 02/18/17 Well if it works out, the patterns would all be available - LitlElvis 13:21:16 02/18/17 Also, as appealing as it is, at what point would you just be - BlackholeZ 20:41:32 02/18/17 I agree. Cylinder heads are going to be a limitation. (n/m) - MixManMash 20:49:41 02/18/17 you dare question 80's tech?? - LJZTT 07:38:43 02/20/17 There's nothing wrong with 80s technology... - LitlElvis 10:55:23 02/20/17 For sure - BlackholeZ 19:37:24 02/20/17 I'm holding out for composit plastic (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 23:48:58 02/23/17 This would be very interesting to see.. - DarkZide 13:53:12 02/18/17 I will include Crower's phone number for a crankshaft - LitlElvis 14:50:43 02/18/17 Where can we sign up? Something we've wanted to do for years - white22sky 14:54:58 02/18/17 Re: Where can we sign up? Something we've wanted to do for years - Dsouthz32 15:12:37 02/18/17 email me: brett@bde-performance.com (n/m) - LitlElvis 16:50:35 02/18/17 You guys are all insane...... I love it! (n/m) - ZaXxon 16:55:10 02/18/17 Very impressive, but I won't splurge for it. (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 19:18:51 02/18/17 You sure? I thought you'd be a little more excited... - BlackholeZ 01:18:48 02/19/17 Lol! In terms of $$ I think it is. (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 20:15:42 02/19/17 If you compare the price of aftermarket aluminum blocks for - LitlElvis 11:06:22 02/20/17 I appreciate that Brett. - OverZealous (CT) 21:35:41 02/21/17 Interested for sure. Its about time. (n/m) - ztunerz 22:02:13 02/18/17 This is what i've been dreaming about! Saving money now! (n/m) - Cutting Z Edge 22:58:53 02/18/17 Not that I have the cash, but I have questions - coma_ass 07:56:46 02/19/17 Re: Not that I have the cash, but I have questions - LitlElvis 10:07:56 02/19/17 should pick whatever bore suites the head gasket bore best (n/m) - Dane (Houston) 21:40:26 02/19/17 Any improvements made to cooling? - 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....... - The Hawk 11:41:13 02/19/17 Yeah this was what I was getting at above - BlackholeZ 12:28:41 02/19/17 I don't think anyone has come close to finding the HP limits - LitlElvis 10:46:33 02/20/17 I don't think anyone is arguing about a HP limit so to speak - MixManMash 12:54:43 02/20/17 ill commit for one block at minimum if 20 achieved (n/m) - Dane (Houston) 21:38:14 02/19/17 Awesome Brett! I'm interested. - induetime 09:34:53 02/20/17 Awesome. (n/m) - zfreak(Dallas) 10:27:10 02/20/17 Ok. I take back what I said about no one else actively - Boosted1 05:41:20 02/21/17 Re: Cast aluminum VG engine block - Who's interested? - ExtraTitanian 10:55:19 02/21/17 Re: Re: Cast aluminum VG engine block - Who's interested? - LitlElvis 13:28:38 02/21/17 New heads would be very very interesting... (n/m) - MixManMash 15:53:10 02/21/17 Yes indeed. Very interesting. (n/m) - Mr.Stacy 05:06:47 02/22/17 So, just a few things to consider -------------> - Milo (Nismo Fiesta) 19:37:01 02/21/17 Thanks for your opinions, but I think you underestimate - LitlElvis 10:26:37 02/22/17 ^Yeah - -Grimm- 10:49:24 02/22/17 Best of luck. (n/m) - Milo (Nismo Fiesta) 20:56:30 02/22/17 Billet VG engine block - MikeC(NZ) 03:22:50 02/22/17 I have a few folks in that industry, think more - Milo (Nismo Fiesta) 09:38:31 02/22/17 Re: Billet VG engine block - supergoji 15:39:41 02/24/17
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