“New” smallblocks realeased by GM?
 

Saw this article today, I wonder if this why the L31 supply dried up?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...zUI?li=BBnb4R5

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I don't see whats new besides the price.

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The only difference I can see is the forged crank. I believe all the earlier L31s had a nodular crank.

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I am liking the firged crank. I wonder what heads it will have.

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I would think supply and demand changed the price point as more people are using ls engines in there builds then using a traditional small block

Selling 400 of an item vs 10 000 of an item can change price points quickly

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Seeing as they are oem replacements not performance builds there is no reason for that at all.

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May be a similar article:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...ck-v-8-engine/

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I'm sure it's staring me in the face, but I don't see where the price is mentioned.

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I read that they are seasoned blocks and everything else new. $2800

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The ones available from JEGS are seasoned (remanufactured) blocks. The ones in the original post are brand-new blocks.

This updated design includes brand-new (not remanufactured or refurbished) CNC machined block castings and cylinder heads, as well as forged steel crankshafts...

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Jegs still shows the block with Nodular Iron Crankshaft as being available:

https://www.jegs.com/p/Chevrolet-Per...64244/10002/-1

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Yeah, I wondered if the original story is accurate. I can't see putting a forged crank in a basically stock engine.

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It was mentioned in another thread on here.

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Out of stock and no known availability date.

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Yeah 1000 bucks more and they keep the Nodular crank??? I want some better heads and cam for those bucks.

Leaning on a ZZ4 short block.............

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Thanks

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The motor I pulled from a 1 ton '99 van had a steel crank.

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According to this article, it will have a provision for those that want to run a mechanical fuel pump and it is being made in Springfield MO USA.

https://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/c...to-production/

Re: “New” smallblocks released by GM?
 

No pricing yet. I call Radley Chevrolet weekly for an update on specs and availability. They mentioned that they've got a truckload reserved when delivery begins. I will reply when I know more.

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Anyone seen a price for these yet?