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| Author: | '67 Dart 270 [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Al vs Fe |
Just curious, what is the weight savings for running an aluminum block vs the cast iron block? ...and why hasn't some company put out an aftermarket aluminum head for the slant...there are so many out there for the small block (and big block) V8's. brian |
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| Author: | Reed [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Al vs Fe |
Quote: why hasn't some company put out an aftermarket aluminum head for the slant...there are so many out there for the small block (and big block) V8's.
Demand.
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:50 am ] |
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Quote: why hasn't some company put out an aftermarket aluminum head for the slant.
Here we go again.  This is the merry-go-round that never stops! Whoooa I'm getting dizzy!I'm not making fun of you! This has just been discussed to death and we are no closer to an aftermarket head than 10 years ago. Rick PS. If Lou wins the lottery, I think this is the first thing on his list. |
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| Author: | '67 Dart 270 [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Ok |
Let's make a pact, SL6er's, if anyone of us wins the lottery, we put out an Al head... b |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Al vs Fe |
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...and why hasn't some company put out an aftermarket aluminum head for the slant...
Because we're FRUGAL (almost said cheap) 
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Yep... |
Quote: Because we're FRUGAL (almost said cheap)
Yeah at $10K per head there's a real popular market for them...for that price a guy could make a really nice blown 451...that was very streetable.... You can check in the articles section on the article on the aluminum block build...although the draw back is the amount of block prep for so little overbore.... |
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| Author: | SlantSteve [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:56 pm ] |
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If your looking for an inline six Mopar ally head engine you could grab an Aussie Hemi six and the CHI alloy head assembly at $2900 Aus list....these guys do works of art...cast and machined here down under and have a flawless reputation.Spoke to them once when I bought some 3v V8 heads from them and mentioned the Slant Alloy heads....I got the distinct impression of "never again" after the Hemi head,way too small a market even for these guys who would be considered enthusiasts as much as trying to run a business. There's AFD over here as well,Great guy,does good stuff,cast in china I believe,blue oval man all the way and there's a few guys casting alloy heads and blocks for the Aussie Holden V8's.....can't see any of them entertaining making a slant head. They have all gone though lots of pain to get it right, trying to find someone to bankroll and develop a head for a market like the slant six is going to be tough, but hey,it's all been discussed before and I'm sure it will come up again. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:09 am ] |
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If anyone can help raise the $30-40k of startup cost, then I will be happy to pursue this project. After that cost, anyone really interested and not smoking crack should be happy to pay $2500-3000 for a complete ready-to-run aluminum head. That gives you an idea of what is required, and why it has not happened yet. All the best, Lou |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Al vs Fe |
Quote: ...and why hasn't some company put out an aftermarket aluminum head for the slant...
Because science has yet to give us the molecular transporter, the food replicator, the warp drive, the holodeck, the photon torpedo, the hyperdrive, the cloaking device, the wiring that improves with age, or the 2015-technology aluminum slant-6 cylinder head for $400.
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| Author: | wvenable [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Al vs Fe |
Quote: Quote: ...and why hasn't some company put out an aftermarket aluminum head for the slant...
Because science has yet to give us the molecular transporter, the food replicator, the warp drive, the holodeck, the photon torpedo, the hyperdrive, the cloaking device, the wiring that improves with age, or the 2015-technology aluminum slant-6 cylinder head for $400.I just want a light saber!
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| Author: | NEVjr [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Al vs Fe |
Quote: Quote: ...and why hasn't some company put out an aftermarket aluminum head for the slant...
Because science has yet to give us the molecular transporter, the food replicator, the warp drive, the holodeck, the photon torpedo, the hyperdrive, the cloaking device, the wiring that improves with age, or the 2015-technology aluminum slant-6 cylinder head for $400. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Al vs Fe |
Quote: Because science has yet to give us the molecular transporter, the food replicator, the warp drive, the holodeck, the photon torpedo, the hyperdrive, the cloaking device, the wiring that improves with age, or the 2015-technology aluminum slant-6 cylinder head
I want all these things in a vehicle powered by a slant six, particularly an extended 250 chassis van, AND I want it to get 30 MPG in the city and do 0-60 in 3 seconds. And it has to have AC. And cost less than $3k.
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| Author: | Old6rodder [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:09 pm ] |
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I swear I have paranoid dreams of someone showing up at my shop wanting molds for exactly this item ...... from their model pumped out of a 3D printer they picked up at a yard sale of course. 
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:22 pm ] |
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…and a pony. And two desserts every night. |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:57 pm ] |
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I warned you! Now my head hurts! Again!! Round and round she goes
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