[DeTomaso] Dart Aluminum Cleveland blocks

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I have a deposit on an alum block.  I'm something like #13 on the list.


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>From: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
>Sent: Jan 5, 2010 7:26 PM
>To: boyd411 at gmail.com, De Tomaso List <detomaso at realbig.com>
>Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Dart Aluminum Cleveland blocks
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>Someone more knowledgeable than I (that's most anyone in this instance) can chime in here, but I don't think the Darts SBF blocks are true Clevelands. If I recall they use an extrenal oil pumpo, 351W pan and possibly have different main journal sizing. 
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>On the other hand Todd Buttermore is in the process of casting a Cleveland block and I'm told 2010 may be the year he delivers to some of those that have deposits down on one. Initial cost was under $3K, not sure if that still holds for future blocks.
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>Julian
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>> Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 19:59:05 -0500
>> From: boyd411 at gmail.com
>> To: detomaso at realbig.com
>> Subject: [DeTomaso] Dart Aluminum Cleveland blocks
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>> Has anyone had any experience with the Dart aluminum Cleveland blocks? I
>> know Smeding uses the Dart windsor block but I have not heard of anyone
>> using the dart Aluminum Cleveland block. At $4300 it's a pricey bit. I know
>> the Dart Windsor can be stroked to a 427. It would be interesting to see
>> what could be done with an aluminum Cleveland . In terms of HP and weight
>> reduction. http://www.flatlanderracing.com/dartalumblocks.html
>> Boyd
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