Who makes the best bbc solid aluminum block

Getting ready 4 next season,on my freshen up I would like to go to a solid BBC aluminum block. I currently run a merlin PRO CAST IRON/NICKLE block 10.2 deck have alot of great passes on it. Over 300 total since 1st put together...knock on wood..havent broke anything. Really hate to change anything but I figure I can save over 140 lbs. just on the block! any input would be helpful thanx DiscoDean

 

IMO........ CN Blocks in Texas.

 

cool thanx!!! anyone else ?? just going to shop around!!! DiscoDean

 

new century performance make a great solid block . i think 5300 is what i paid. they are close to st louis mo also.Lowel is the guy to talk to there very good guy

 

New Century Cross Bolted Mains 1/2 Head Studs Best Bang For your Buck.

Jay

 

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dean i asked the same question couple months ago and picked up some good
info, here is the link to the thread
http://www.insidetopalcohol.com/showthread.php?t=13905
chuck knyuten probably the best but also most expensive (billet)
block was around 10,000 plus extras of changing oil pan, gear drive, etc.
wound up not being much more to switch over to hemi.
thanks
don

 

DISCO,FOR THE PRICE YOU WON'T BEAT CENTURY IS IT..CHUCK AT CN BLOCKS IN TEXAS MAKES A REAL NICE PIECE BUT IT IS A FEW MORE BUCKS..LOT OF THE P.M GUYS WENT TO CN..ROB ATCHINSON ALSO..FOR WHAT WE ARE DOING SAVE A FEW THOUSAND CALL CENTURY 618-466-6383 (GODFREY,IL) OR WWW.NEWCENTURYPERFORMANCE.COM

 

thanx everyone!!

thanx everyone for the immediate response !!! I greatly appreciate it !!!
BLOWN INCOME where r u located? I live around dayton? thanx discodean
I called chuck at cn he said 7700$ the way i want it...a bit pricey!!! but you get what u pay 4 ....I hope

 

I bought a new century a few years back and would buy another if I was in the market for one , I got the 1/2" head studs and .904 lifters bores also . Very nice piece .

 

Dean ,check with Brodix they do have a solid option.

 

CN by leaps and bounds!

Brandon

 

New Century is only about 20 miles from me.

 

In my humble opinion CN is the best. New Century is a great bunch of people and will work with you. My experience with Lowell Bodenbach at New Century was outstanding. He bent over backwards to help!

 

cool thanx 4 the help!

Thanx everyone 4 the help!! greatly appreciated!! DiscoDean

 

This decision really depends on how much thump you are trying to throw to it. Many guys have gone to the CN stuff because they are pushing the cast blocks past their limits. If you are trying to run 5.60's in a chevy funny car, then definitely CN. The dart billet is good too, but I think CN is better at a better price. But if you want good strength and some weight loss, but are not throwing the kitchen sink at the tune-up, then there are lots of options and money savers. New Century stuff is great. The merlin and the brodix are not bad if you are not throwing tons at it. It appears to be a top dragster application from the picture. If so, then any of the bottom three would be great. If you are trying TAD, stick with the billet.

 

disco

Hey, aren't you the fast Q-8 guy I see at Edgewater?

 

maybe

Yes I go to the edge!!!

 

CN Block

Hi ! We spent a lot of time last year searching for the best BBC block that money could buy. Chose CN and we are 100% happy. No bearing problems, super-sealed cylinders, perfect engineering. The only thing to be aware of is that CN does not cost $7700. That price is without any optional items, and it does not come with cam bearings, lifter sleeves, cam journal end cover, head stud kit, o-ringing, notching, honing or anything. And CN does not tell you that until you have signed an order. Ended up paying $9600. AND; they did not deliver in time. We waited for 9 months before they finally delivered. Just to help you realize facts.
Best regards from Norway. www.craftsmanverktoy.com

 

For the money the Century blocks are very nice for what the majority needs. CN has a large name following as of late and a attractive product, but you are paying for that as well.