Tomahawk Aluminum 455 Buick Block Is Here

Discussion in 'Tomahawk Block Buildups' started by ken betts, Nov 25, 2010.

  1. ken betts

    ken betts Well-Known Member

    Just delivered, that's right Thanksgiving day. Mike just delivered the first production run block to California for Kenny Betts. It wiil be used on a Pro charged F3R-139 455 solid aluminum block capable of 3000 HP on alcohol.
    See attached Pics
     

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  2. 73-462GS

    73-462GS GS Mike

    Congrats. on that!! Happy Thanksgiving! Peace,Mike D.
     
  3. crankshaft

    crankshaft Well-Known Member

    SWEET. So what does the christmas list look like, or shouldn't we ask. anyway enjoy and congratulations
     
  4. nickwhite

    nickwhite Platinum Level Contributor

    WOW!! What a Beauty!! :TU:
    Please keep us informed on the build.
    I would like to meet up with this machine one day. :3gears:
    Happy Thanksgiving.
     
  5. scott kerns

    scott kerns Silver Level contributor

    3 WHAT HP? :shock::shock::shock::shock:

    Guess you won't be getting groceries in that car...:laugh: If you do it will be a very quick trip.

    Congrats and I want to see progress pics.

    Scott
     
  6. speedtigger

    speedtigger 9 Second Club

    That is an absolute thing of beauty. I think I will pick up an extra Lotto ticket this week.
     
  7. killrbuick66455

    killrbuick66455 Well-Known Member



    I would love to see the heads for that block. Best of luck on your build
     
  8. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Ken, congrats! Post this on "The Bench" too.

    Devon
     
  9. SportWagonGS

    SportWagonGS Moderator

    I would love to see one of those in my 73 Electra with an 8-71 blower on top of it.....I'd have to have water jackets though at I WOULD be getting groceries in it!!!
    Man that is nice!
     
  10. rack-attack

    rack-attack Well-Known Member

    Thats awesome!!!!!

    With any luck you will be faster than an LS1 :moonu:
     
  11. buickjunkie

    buickjunkie Well-Known Member

    eye candy :TU:

    the tinsel is under the Christmas tree this year

    Bruce
     
  12. ken betts

    ken betts Well-Known Member

    It looks like I'll be building my own heads, it's easy without water jackets if you have a mill, which I don't but that's what other people are for,thanks kenny
     
  13. ken betts

    ken betts Well-Known Member

    Tomahawk Aluminum 455 Buick Block

    Just delivered, that's right Thanksgiving day. Mike just delivered the first production run block to California for Kenny Betts. It wiil be used on a Pro charged F3R-139 455 solid aluminum block capable of 3000 HP on alcohol.
    See attached Pics
     

    Attached Files:

  14. HilbornNailhead

    HilbornNailhead Well-Known Member

    Re: Tomahawk Aluminum 455 Buick Block

    I feel all tingly inside.
     
  15. MYBUICKS

    MYBUICKS Well-Known Member

    Re: Tomahawk Aluminum 455 Buick Block

    Now we can be competitive at any track thanks to Mike's efforts. I'm waiting for delivery on mine.
     
  16. sootie007

    sootie007 65 Skylark -455 - T350

    Re: Tomahawk Aluminum 455 Buick Block

    Aluminum porn ...I feel dirty.

     
  17. 69GS400Stage1

    69GS400Stage1 Go Topless!!

    Re: Tomahawk Aluminum 455 Buick Block


    X2 :laugh:
     
  18. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    Re: Tomahawk Aluminum 455 Buick Block

    ...A thing of beauty!:TU: :TU:
     
  19. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    Re: Tomahawk Aluminum 455 Buick Block

    Sounds like Kenny is really going to test it to the limits with his set up.

    Let us know how it turns out.
     
  20. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    Re: Tomahawk Aluminum 455 Buick Block

    I wanna see someone build a 700+ cid engine with one of these.:beers2:
     

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