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How much extra for one of those new FE blocks from the company that rose from the ashes of Genesis?
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Not sure Rod. I never did give much business to Genesis because of the horror stories I'd heard. I know that the "new" company isn't Genesis anymore, but I've had awfully good luck with Robert Pond and the new BBM blocks as well.
You're looking at ~$3300-3400 for the BBM cast iron block and ~$4700-4800 for a Pond aluminum piece. |
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If I were building a new engine, then I'd likely opt for the Pond alloy block, although the Shelby block that I have is fine. |
Yes, it would be.
This is one of those scenarios where it's easy to get carried away. It's almost impossible for me to price out and market a "budget" engine and you can now see why. Even my 390's using factory cranks, rods, inexpensive oil pans, factory rockers, etc., are not "cheap" because of all the machine work involved, assembly involved, etc. I suppose I could do a very stock-ish style rebuild with Speed Pro pistons, cheap rings, bearings, and other parts, but that's just not the way I do things. Once you get to a $10k engine, then you start asking questions like you're asking...."Well, if I'm already looking at $10k, would it be worthwhile to throw a few more bucks in for a stroker kit. What about an aftermarket block?" It's hard to stop at "budget". |
ERA 941 for sale. $75,000 obo. 462 ci FE with Aluminum Shelby block, aluminum Edelbrock heads. No affiliation.
http://www.cobracountry.com/cobra4sa...b-1314x791.jpg |
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EDIT -- Ooops, my mistake. I don't know that car. But, for all I know, he may very well have over $100k invested. |
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Couple of odd things about the ERA941 ad on Cobra Country. First, ERA has not built chassis number 941 yet. Also, the ad says the search started in 2009, build took two years, then the car was titled in 2009. Must be a relativity thing going on in Georgia.
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So what do you guys think that car is worth ? Been for sale a while.
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Really nice ERAs typically sell between $50k and $60k. If the car is as nice as it appears and needs nothing, I say it is worth right around $60k.
Lesser quality or worn ERAs can be had for under $50k. John |
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Seriously, I thought you said there was unaminity (100% as I recall) about beige. :rolleyes: |
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Its polarizing and unique, just like our Pat. It grows on you like moss or a barnacle But those two padded roll bars... yikes... they'd knock a premium off anyone's offer price. As for our OP. Any reason you wouldn't buy a used ERA and modify/restore/re-build to your tastes? Seems the most logical way to go if you were keen to enter the fray on a strict budget. |
Just a heads up, Richy's Auto Collosion off Veteran Memorial (Houston) does exceptional paint and body. He specialized in Corvettes. He reworked a Superformance hood for me and nailed it. Everybody else wanted to repaint the car or at least the front half. Matching existing paint is much harder than painting from fresh. His fiberglass repair was also flawless. Corvette owners are painfully picky as are Cobra owners.
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