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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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With our over 70 years of combined experience in building winning race engines and world class cylinder head development we offer you a complete solution to your racing or everyday engine needs. Let RPM build a winning combination for you in 2010!

Please review some of the machine tools we have and you’ll see why we say RPM continues the Performance Revolution

• Sunnen Cylinder Hone
• Sunnen Line Hone
• Sunnen /IDL Valve Facer
• Kwik-Way / Serdi Valve Seat
• DCM – Block & Head Surfacing
• Rottler, 5- axis Cylinder Head CNC
• Hines Balancer


All RPM stroker & "forged" short blocks use premium, race track proven components to ensure you maximum performance and factory-like reliability without breaking the bank. Every short block is professionally blueprinted and assembled, 100% by us at our facility.

Big Blocks and Small Blocks come in various combinations over the years and it’s impossible to delineate each variation here. Please note that the pricing below is typical but may vary up & down according to current platform or origin.

350-434 SBC cubic inch or 396-496 BBC cubic inch Short Block Assembly Specifications: $2,850 *

•Cylinder Block: Cast Iron - 4-Bolt Main
•Crankshaft: RPM 4340 Forged Steel Crankshaft
•Connecting Rods: RPM , 4340 Forged, H-Beam, ARP Bolts
•Pistons: Wiseco Pistons
•Piston Rings: Hellfire
•Camshaft: Not Included
•Timing Set: Not Included
•Harmonic Balancer: Not Included
•Flexplate / Flywheel: Not Included

Warranty: 1 year / 12,000 miles - call for details
• (exchange pricing assuming usable block core)

Popular OPTIONS and Upgrades:

ARP Main Studs: $175
•ARP Head Studs: $275
•SFI Harmonic Balancer $155
•SFI Flexplate $105
•Camshaft: $375
•Cloyes Gearset: $175
•Melling Oil Pump: $155
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I can have a small block 427 short block for under $3 grand? How far is Valencia from Lompoc? Isn't that near six flags majic mountain? Somebody give me $3K, please? It's for a good cause. Really, my kids in college need the money. Oh well, here's a bump anyways.
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Originally Posted by Bee Jay
I can have a small block 427 short block for under $3 grand? How far is Valencia from Lompoc? Isn't that near six flags majic mountain? Somebody give me $3K, please? It's for a good cause. Really, my kids in college need the money. Oh well, here's a bump anyways.
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Bee Jay ......only about 150 miles......

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