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11-12-2015, 10:41 AM
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Mopar Small Blocks
What are the Mopar 340 or 360 Stock racers using for blocks? Would like using a R block but am totally confused looking at Mopar Performance website. I know there are none on the approved list, but getting one approved is not an issue.
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11-12-2015, 01:44 PM
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Re: Mopar Small Blocks
I think most racers are using either the R block or the new P numbered blocks. That is if they have any. Several versions. Most like the small journal (318/340) in any of them. So many people in the whole mess have the Honda journal stuff anyway. Original dated blocks are probably worth more to the restorers than racers. Just for a footnote, if budget or availability prevent it, I would use a magnum block. The metal is better, and the bores are in the middle of the metal casting and are usually available in the junk yard. They will oil through the shaft or through the pushrod.
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11-12-2015, 03:20 PM
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Re: Mopar Small Blocks
R Block in SS, good luck finding one though.
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11-12-2015, 05:10 PM
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Re: Mopar Small Blocks
Last time I talked to Kent Ritter he was in the process or getting his blocks approved for NHRA. Contact him at kent.e.ritter@power.alstom.com or PM me and I will give you his cell number.
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11-12-2015, 08:03 PM
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11-12-2015, 08:35 PM
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Re: Mopar Small Blocks
Using factory blocks, it is all I have.
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11-12-2015, 10:04 PM
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Re: Mopar Small Blocks
R-block is the most popular but NOT currently available. I agree on the magnum platform or go old school and Block fill a oe block OR the new Ritter blocks are approved but the are Beefy and VERY heavy! I have a picture of one and I will see if I can get it to post here.
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11-12-2015, 10:36 PM
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Re: Mopar Small Blocks
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Kent's blocks are available in different shapes and forms so to speak, yes they are beefy (heavy) . It wouldn't hurt to contact him. Mario |
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11-12-2015, 11:18 PM
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Re: Mopar Small Blocks
I have not seen a R block for sale for a long time. Not sure if we will see
them ever in production ever again in a form suitable for stock eliminator. I wish I could find a couple more!
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11-12-2015, 11:59 PM
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