Reply to "New Heavy Duty 351C Block, by Tod Buttermore"

Tod has delivered a block to an engine builder; the builder has not made any actual progress on the block yet.

The last I heard the builder is developing the code for his computer operated milling machine to perform the various block prep machining operations. The builder plans to assemble a maximum effort, high output Cleveland and then run it hard on the test stand to see how it holds up. Tod is more interested in seeing how well the assembly goes, he wants to determine if there is anything he needs to change in the design. He's anxious to go into production and fill the orders of his pre-paid customers who have been waiting so long.

Another block was slated for delivery to a drag racer for assembly, I haven't seen any news on that end.

We're getting close. Anything could happen to delay the progress of a grass roots entreprenurial project like this. Barring any further problems, 2010 may be the year the new 351C block goes on the market.

-G