Originally posted by blwn31
If you are serious about an aluminum block, like a Rodeck or Brodix, they are very similar, Brodix copied Rodecks design, hang around some sprint car guys. They will only repair a block 2 times before it is scrap to them.
Hi Blwn31,

That sounds like a good tip. I hear that NASCAR engines are also a good value used. I will check into the sprint car guys, too.
I picked up a 93' Rodeck Block that had been windowed twice and been repaired buitifully. Once they blew it up again (blew the No. 2 web out) they were going to throw it away. I picked it up for $650. Had to get it fixed, that cost me $1000, but I had to covert it to wet sump.
Geezzz! What a deal! By "windowed", do you mean a hole in the block?
Believe me I'm not rich, took me 5 years to build it. I leaned a lot. If you get a good machinist they will help guide you, mine did. The only problem finding a used block is the deck height and most newer blocks the sprint car guys are running don't have starter or fuel pump provisions anymore, weight you know!
Hey, rich is relative. I know plenty of "rich" guys that can't save a penny. They have lots of stuff and live paycheck-to-paycheck. I wouldn't take this on, if I couldn't pay my bills! On the other hand, I am completely addicted and could become a junkie!!! BTW, it's taken me 5 years to remodel my last house.

The GTR is a little picky about the block. The whole car is only 42 inches tall. I was going to use in-tank fuel pumps (two tanks) with an in-line primary, filter, and regulator. The starter can be moved to the trans on some models. Although it may take a little more work to find that kind of block, sweat equity is always a good thing. If there happens to be availability when the block is required for the build, that could be an option. Thanks for the heads-up...