New GM ZL-1 block.... - Lateral-g Forums

Yenko boy · #1 02-18-2005, 07:21 AM

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.

Anthony

**jonny51** · #2 02-18-2005, 01:24 PM

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.

**camcojb** · #3 02-18-2005, 01:30 PM

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.

Jody

Yenko boy · #4 02-18-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jonny51

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.

**camcojb** · #5 02-18-2005, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Yenko boy

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.

Jody

mhr · #6 02-19-2005, 01:25 PM

I use these blocks for my good stuff. http://www.newcenturyperformance.com/

**jonny51** · #7 02-19-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by camcojb

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.

**camcojb** · #8 02-19-2005, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mhr

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.

Jody

mhr · #9 02-19-2005, 09:41 PM

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.