I'm Starting Some Trouble....

[uxojerry]

Marty-mj If you do a new W engine hold on to the iron block. Good ones are in high demand because the aluminum block is the only one in production. The C2 with the iron block 487ci W409 weighed the engine, and it was 60lbs or so lighter than a BBC.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by uxojerry

Marty-mj If you do a new W engine hold on to the iron block. Good ones are in high demand because the aluminum block is the only one in production. The C2 with the iron block 487ci W409 weighed the engine, and it was 60lbs or so lighter than a BBC.

This place is 'appearing' to make aluminum 'W's as well.

http://www.409raceparts.com/

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

This place is 'appearing' to make aluminum 'W's as well.

http://www.409raceparts.com/

Only ONE guy to have a W motor built..... This be THE MAN!


http://www.lamarwaldenautomotive.com

[uxojerry]

The Motown LS Hybrid never gained a lot of popularity but it does make a lot of power. Maybe more power than an LS motor with the same heads. The dyno sheet is from a 13.5:1 motor which would make a good E85 power plant. Knock it down to pump gas and it will still be 785hp or so. It is using Brodix BR7 heads which are medium priced custom heads when compared to All Pro's, LSR's, etc.

The engine is $12.9k from Ohio Crankshaft. An LS motor at that power level would be $20k or better. This engine makes sense if you have a lot of SBC stuff like a billet serpentine assy, etc.

Ive put up a lot of motors lately, only to show that there is a lot of good stuff out there. Ive never badmouthed an LS and think they are great. I wanted to show examples that an LS is not the only way to make good horsepower!

My primary interest is in engines. Everyone has a passion, lol.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Here's what Lamar's son Rob posted on a 348-409 forum I 'infrequent'.
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Rob Walden Supporting Member 1

models916 said: ↑

Walden was talking $50k for his version, wasn't he?
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Not sure where you got you info on the prices but we have never told anyone $50k for a motor! The most expensive loaded up with all options and electronic fuel injection alum 509 motor turn key and dynoed is $28.5.

http://www.348-409.com/forum/index.p...w.22306/page-2

[GregWeld]

Yeah Skippah -- I had retracted that statement after I thought about it for 10 minutes - it was so long ago I could only remember it being seriously expensive. I actually called and talked to Walden for a buddy that was interested so it wasn't a "quote" I committed to memory.



Actually --- a 50K motor --- is from H&H Flatheads for their BILLET flattie with a Scotie blower... and billet pan etc...Ardun heads... and makes --- wait for it ---- 300 hp


http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...d_h_flatheads/

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Yeah Skippah -- I had retracted that statement after I thought about it for 10 minutes - it was so long ago I could only remember it being seriously expensive. I actually called and talked to Walden for a buddy that was interested so it wasn't a "quote" I committed to memory.

Actually --- a 50K motor --- is from S&H Flatheads for their BILLET flattie with a Scotie blower... and billet pan etc... and makes --- wait for it ---- 300 hp

Greg,

Ouch on the flattie cost and lack of power.

Truly to each his own.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Greg,

Ouch on the flattie cost and lack of power.

Truly to each his own.

Well it made a little closer to 400 -- but when you're Jorge Zaragoza --- you just get to build whatever you feel like...

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Well it made a little closer to 400 -- but when you're Jorge Zaragoza --- you just get to build whatever you feel like...

I could see how it might appeal to some gearhead putting one of those motors in a great looking 'cruiser' from the flattie era.

Rob Walden said they build approximately 75 W409's a year...a motor we certainly almost never see mentioned on here.

But they sure look fine IMO.

[Ketzer]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Well it made a little closer to 400 -- but when you're Jorge Zaragoza --- you just get to build whatever you feel like...

What is $50k to a $500k build, right GW?




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