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Old 02-18-2005, 06:21 AM
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Default New GM ZL-1 block....

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.

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Old 02-18-2005, 12:24 PM
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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.
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Old 02-18-2005, 12:30 PM
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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.

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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.
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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

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

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I use these blocks for my good stuff. http://www.newcenturyperformance.com/
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Since I beat Jon here, and I sent Jonny to this guy in the first place.....

Mike Lewis Racing Engines

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

Jody
Yep thats him LOL.Mike is a pleasure to deal with.
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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.

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Old 02-19-2005, 08:41 PM
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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.
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