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kryogenic
09-25-2009, 10:27 PM
Can someone please identify what kind of hemi this is and what its maker is. Any other details would be appreciated as well as dates of purchase, etc etc. Thank you


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k122/kryogenicx/P1010427.jpg
topsportsman1
09-25-2009, 11:16 PM
Keith Black Hemi? Just a guess
Tod74
09-25-2009, 11:56 PM
Since it says Keith Black on it, that's my guess too.
BEAST477
09-26-2009, 03:20 AM
Keith Black Hemi? Just a guess

I agree with you Tom. It's for sure a Mopar.
chevyfireball
09-26-2009, 06:49 AM
Spose you're gonna tell us its a Chinese knock-off?
desoto30
09-26-2009, 12:24 PM
well the front cover is KB for sure
bjuice
09-26-2009, 04:15 PM
307ci Corvette Engine !!!! :shock:
DirkaDirka
09-26-2009, 04:19 PM
307ci Corvette Engine !!!! :shock:

With a 3/4 cam
Tod74
09-26-2009, 04:21 PM
The engine owner's name is Keith Black and he's just afraid somebody will steal his motor.
MEMRACING62
09-26-2009, 04:22 PM
now, now were gonna have to wait for tod to look at this , hes our expert on rare corvette engines :lol:
Tod74
09-26-2009, 04:24 PM
Maybe Keith Black was a big Shot at General Motors and that is a special COPO vette engine?
MEMRACING62
09-26-2009, 04:39 PM
ah yes the rare yenko keith black copo 307 vette engine, extremly rare 8) :roll:
kryogenic
09-26-2009, 04:42 PM
Haha, seriously who is the maker of this block??? Ill be your best friend.
THERATTLER
09-26-2009, 04:54 PM
It's not a JP1 , kb , mopar , arias , really looks like a
one-off somebody made..
DirkaDirka
09-26-2009, 05:00 PM
To me it is too square to be made from a top brand.
bjuice
09-26-2009, 06:35 PM
Its a keith Black i would Bet Big Time...i am sure there are some identying numbers you could call them and they could tell you the Fine details.


http://www.keithblack.com/
kwkracing
09-26-2009, 06:44 PM
Oh yea, thats a old tfx block, i dont think there around anymore thou. Try calling Keith Black or maybe even mooneyham, brad anderson? They might can help you find some history on that.
bbchevy
09-26-2009, 07:32 PM
Little Info Here?
I have a KB Gear Drive for My BBC!
I cant realy tell from the Pict on the Block,could be a KB OLDS?
Later
G 8)
OneBadGMC
09-26-2009, 08:13 PM
It's a Donovan!

Well, maybe... :wink:

http://www.donovanengineering.com/Blocks/417Block.html

Could be a TFX... Have to get a hemi lover in here to identify it.

http://www.donovanengineering.com/Blocks/417Ft.jpg
Tod74
09-26-2009, 08:35 PM
MOPAR1968 Already identified it in the other thread.
OneBadGMC
09-26-2009, 10:00 PM
Guess I shoulda read the other thread first then, eh?
Tod74
09-26-2009, 10:10 PM
Naw I just meant we already had a HEMI lover in here.... :) Mopar1968
mopar1968
09-27-2009, 06:24 PM
Yeah you gotta love them Hemi's, High maintance though :!: :!:



''JUST MY TWO CENT'S WORTH''
obsessedtruck
10-03-2009, 11:34 AM
Donavon block....
suicidebomb
10-03-2009, 04:59 PM
Naw I just meant we already had a HEMI lover in here.... :) Mopar1968

Tod, add me to the list. Don't know anything about them, but I like em.
DirkaDirka
10-03-2009, 05:23 PM
Naw I just meant we already had a HEMI lover in here.... :) Mopar1968

Tod, add me to the list. Don't know anything about them, but I like em.

I like them as boat anchors.http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/DirkaDirka2009/stickpoke.gif
Tod74
10-03-2009, 05:31 PM
If someone gave me a hemi I'd just sell it to build a BBC.....or better yet, show it to a bunch of MOPAR guys then refuse to sell it.
MEMRACING62
10-03-2009, 05:34 PM
If someone gave me a hemi I'd just sell it to build a BBC.....or better yet, show it to a bunch of MOPAR guys then refuse to sell it.how cruel :twisted:
DirkaDirka
10-03-2009, 05:44 PM
If someone gave me a hemi I'd just sell it to build a BBC.....or better yet, show it to a bunch of MOPAR guys then refuse to sell it.

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/DirkaDirka2009/headbang.gif http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/DirkaDirka2009/bowdown.gif
suicidebomb
10-03-2009, 06:30 PM
If someone gave me a hemi I'd just sell it to build a BBC.....or better yet, show it to a bunch of MOPAR guys then refuse to sell it.

If someone gave me a hemi, I'd stick it in the "bomb". It's a bolt-in. :)
bbchevy
10-04-2009, 06:51 AM
Well when You Guys start THROWING them Hemi's away?Throw them MYWAY.I'll give you 2-BBC's in Return!Specially if they are 392 or 426?
I'll be WAITING with my Catchers MIT?
Later
G 8)
EJ48315
10-27-2009, 07:02 AM
http://www.keithblack.com/racing_stage15.html


The KB Stage 15 Hemi block is the latest designed cast aluminum block intended for nitromethane (except NHRA) and alcohol applications.

The block uses a unique alloy, specially prepared for Keith Black Racing Engines.

The Stage 15 block uses a unique alloy that has shown to be stronger than the typical alloy used in other manufactures forged blocks.

Cylinder bores have retained roundness to within .0002” after several runs. The blocks are not only stronger, but also priced well below their forged counterparts. Available in standard wall, thick wall, and solid configuations. All Stage 15 blocks are “made to order.” Please contact KB Racing with your special requirements.

Bore sizes from 4.187-4.375

Raised cam, water block* standard deck height is 10.725 (available up to 10.825)

Head studs available in 9/16” or 9/16” to ½” step stud

All Stage 15 blocks feature billet main caps and 5/8 main studs


*Stage 10 and 15 blocks
do not feature true water jackets
and are recommended for
alcohol and nitromethane only.