Subject	Re: Cast aluminum VG engine block - Who's interested?
Posted by	ExtraTitanian on February 21, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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In Reply To	Cast aluminum VG engine block - Who's interested? posted by LitlElvis on February 18, 2017 at 12:26 PM
Message	Damn, you just keep killing it. If I'd have known this was in the works when I started my build, I would have held off for a bit longer. Cost isn't bad and I know that it'll have the same impeccable quality of everything else you've made (Loving my gears, mounts, and fuel system). What are some of the advantages of remaining with this platform rather than moving to another? I know a bunch of people have bought up newer, higher motors that might not fit so well. With a better bottom end, do you think the VG would be able to compete with some of these newer engines on better terms? Also, do you think the current heads would be able to handle the increased power loads? Or would they become the new restriction to big numbers, potentially resulting in a redesign themselves?
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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