Bracket Talk
New Century Aluminum Big Block Chevy
April 16, 2024, 02:11 PM
Triple NickelNew Century Aluminum Big Block Chevy
Does anyone here have recent experience with New Century Performance supplying an aluminum block? There are tons of horror stories on the internet from recent years about delivery problems, failure to answer calls, deposit required to start, then not refunded after many months of no communication, no block, no anticipated delivery etc. Is it possible this was related to covid days and material availability. It would be terrible to get caught up in something like that and I'd definitely go a different route before I dealt with any sort of BS like that.
Design wise, that block seems like the cat's meow. When you figure 10K on a Dart block or 7K for a Brodix block, both likely need epoxy up to the water jacket holes, it sure seems that the New Century Block is a better option. I don't care if i need to swap oil pans, and dude offers a gear drive along with a wet sump pan, skirted mains, cross bolted.
April 16, 2024, 03:02 PM
CashflowDonovan??
Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right. Here I am.......
April 16, 2024, 03:27 PM
"The Bender"I had one, it's a great block.
That being said, I didn't buy it new, but have also heard the stories.....
CN will make you a BBC billet block with the deep skirted block and cross bolted mains.
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540 Chevy
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April 17, 2024, 12:37 AM
supergasJLINE performance products
April 17, 2024, 03:43 PM
Big SteveCN billet block, they will build you most any configuration you want. about a 9 month lead time last time I talked them about 2 years ago but you will get your block un like New Century
April 17, 2024, 04:42 PM
GoobSteve Morris?
"Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular."
Dave Cook
N375
April 17, 2024, 09:43 PM
seabassquote:
Originally posted by Cashflow:
Donovan??
great block but impossible to deal with.... they wont even sell me one
J.R. Baxter
""Fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured ..but not everyone must prove they are a citizen."
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April 18, 2024, 11:42 AM
CashflowJR,
They only sell to engine shops or what? Seems like your money is as good as anyone’s.
Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right. Here I am.......
April 18, 2024, 12:37 PM
Triple NickelI looked through the CN offerings they are impressive. They have more options than my brain can process at the moment. I've heard similar advise in the past to utilize billet from CN. Just seems like that block HAS to be more expensive than a cast version, then again I don't understand all the challenges with foundries and the difficulty in getting good quality castings from them.
April 20, 2024, 11:24 AM
Big SteveJust remember if you break a rod or crank in most cases billet blocks can be repaired where a cast aluminum block the repairs are somewhat limited
April 20, 2024, 11:55 AM
DragRacerSBCLook up Energy Mfg. They don’t have as many options as CN, but can get it relatively quick and for less.
https://www.energymanufacturing.com/bbc.htmlJason G.
'71 Chevelle
3370 lbs w/ SBC
5.93 @ 116.7 MPH - N/A
April 20, 2024, 01:01 PM
wideopen231I have had few cast block welded no problem. Can not say good or bad on op.
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April 20, 2024, 02:01 PM
DragRacerSBCquote:
Originally posted by seabass:
quote:
Originally posted by Cashflow:
Donovan??
great block but impossible to deal with.... they wont even sell me one
Curious what challenges you had with trying to order from Donovan?
Jason G.
'71 Chevelle
3370 lbs w/ SBC
5.93 @ 116.7 MPH - N/A
April 20, 2024, 08:50 PM
seabassShe (lady at Donovan) informed me they only sell to existing customers now, I provided my info and she looked me up and said ok. After getting a build sheet to her she said they were to busy and dismissed me……
J.R. Baxter
""Fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured ..but not everyone must prove they are a citizen."
2024 Miller
Rolla Competition Engines
ProCharger
Hoosier Tires
Abruzzi
April 20, 2024, 10:30 PM
B KINGquote:
Originally posted by seabass:
She (lady at Donovan) informed me they only sell to existing customers now, I provided my info and she looked me up and said ok. After getting a build sheet to her she said they were to busy and dismissed me……
Dangled the carrot & then said F...U, that's sad!
2BKING
1980 Camaro
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April 21, 2024, 10:26 AM
wideopen231quote:
Originally posted by B KING:
quote:
Originally posted by seabass:
She (lady at Donovan) informed me they only sell to existing customers now, I provided my info and she looked me up and said ok. After getting a build sheet to her she said they were to busy and dismissed me……
Dangled the carrot & then said F...U, that's sad!
2BKING
That why they had a woman do doing that stuff.They are us to dangling the bait then telling guys nope not today
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April 23, 2024, 11:41 PM
AlaskaracerI just got a CN block quoted for my stuff. Done with my options, $13k and some change. Didn't get a timeframe though.
Energy blocks are solid only, so if you need a cooling system, they are not an option.
Steve Morris's stuff is unique to him. You have to buy his heads and such if you want his block...and since he just started making them in house, I would suspect its going to be a long wait at that.
Mark Goulette
Owner/Driver of the Livin' The Dream Racing dragster
www.livinthedreamracing.com"Speed kills but it's better than going slow!"
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April 25, 2024, 09:59 AM
BP758CN X 2!
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May 04, 2024, 02:13 PM
Alaskaracerquote:
Originally posted by Triple Nickel:
Does anyone here have recent experience with New Century Performance supplying an aluminum block? There are tons of horror stories on the internet from recent years about delivery problems, failure to answer calls, deposit required to start, then not refunded after many months of no communication, no block, no anticipated delivery etc. Is it possible this was related to covid days and material availability. It would be terrible to get caught up in something like that and I'd definitely go a different route before I dealt with any sort of BS like that.
Design wise, that block seems like the cat's meow. When you figure 10K on a Dart block or 7K for a Brodix block, both likely need epoxy up to the water jacket holes, it sure seems that the New Century Block is a better option. I don't care if i need to swap oil pans, and dude offers a gear drive along with a wet sump pan, skirted mains, cross bolted.
When I ordered my Brodix block, I got the half fill option. Basically it's solid to the bottom of the core plug holes....so no filling needed.
Mark Goulette
Owner/Driver of the Livin' The Dream Racing dragster
www.livinthedreamracing.com"Speed kills but it's better than going slow!"
Authorized Amsoil Retailer