NEW CRT 2.5 BILLET Engine

**racervboat** · 01-07-2016, 05:38 PM

To be realistic I don't think the average joe go fast guy could afford this block let alone build a brand new powerhead out of it,Would a new heavier cast block steel sleeve be half the cost of this and sell a lot more? jmo

**StratosVT** · 01-07-2016, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by racervboat

To be realistic I don't think the average joe go fast guy could afford this block let alone build a brand new powerhead out of it,Would a new heavier cast block steel sleeve be half the cost of this and sell a lot more? jmo

I don't think "the average joe" is the target market for these motors. Pretty sure a cast block would be lighter than billet, not heavier.

**RichS** · 01-07-2016, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by racervboat

To be realistic I don't think the average joe go fast guy could afford this block let alone build a brand new powerhead out of it,Would a new heavier cast block steel sleeve be half the cost of this and sell a lot more? jmo

The tooling cost for a new block casting is a bunch more than what you think. I don't have a # off the top but permanent mold tooling is pricey. And then you have to get a foundry that can make a decent casting in it...

**powerabout** · 01-08-2016, 04:52 AM

Originally Posted by RichS

The tooling cost for a new block casting is a bunch more than what you think. I don't have a # off the top but permanent mold tooling is pricey. And then you have to get a foundry that can make a decent casting in it...

race part, low volume you would sand cast it

**SANTAFE** · 01-08-2016, 11:08 AM

CRT actually built something. They did not just sit around and talk about what they would do. There are a lot of things the average Joe can't afford. It's a fact of life. I give them all the credit, it's a work of art if I can afford it or not.

**FUJIMO** · 01-08-2016, 01:32 PM

Thats it! Thats my New Year's Resolution! I hereby proclaim..."I am no longer an Average Joe!" ...I'm buying one of those damn blocks, no matter what they cost!

**RichS** · 01-08-2016, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by powerabout

race part, low volume you would sand cast it

That will be rough...

**STV RR** · 01-08-2016, 04:15 PM

Guy's thanks for the interest in our new product we have spend countless hours trying different ways of machining on several different machines with a lot of different tooling to try and reduce the time it takes to machine one of these from a solid billet aluminum. It has been a long adventure to say the least and I'm proud to been a part of this with Matthew were getting close to seeing light at the end of the tunnel. We look forward to you seeing our Product in Miami and having a chance to look at our Patented Technology and seeing the value of what we have done. Some of you will understand what it took to get this done and some of you will not and thats ok with us. Look forward to seeing everyone in Miami.

**patchesII** · 01-08-2016, 05:41 PM

I'd say 98% of people don't realize what is involved with building a block like this. Your average CNC mill and tooling can't do this. This took a lot of time and money to get to this point. Can't wait for everyone to see the proprietary features in it

**Dave Strong** · 01-08-2016, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by patchesII

I'd say 98% of people don't realize what is involved with building a block like this. Your average CNC mill and tooling can't do this. This took a lot of time and money to get to this point. Can't wait for everyone to see the proprietary features in it

Even though I can't afford one or really need one this is an awesome thing and think all involed need a pat on the back for taking this on. Who knows the price for what you get might just be a great deal.

Dave

**RabidGatorFan** · 01-08-2016, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by STV RR

Im pretty sure David is only repairing cranks he is no longer building cranks but by all means fell free to give him a call he is a great guy with great craftsmanship.

His billet cranks are a work of art. Have one in one of our F1 engines and it is smooth. But $2k for a crank is a bit much.

**Dave Strong** · 01-08-2016, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by RabidGatorFan

His billet cranks are a work of art. Have one in one of our F1 engines and it is smooth. But $2k for a crank is a bit much.

Funny thing is you get what you pay for. Exceptional quality does not come cheap.

Dave

**Ally101** · 01-09-2016, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by Dave Strong

Funny thing is you get what you pay for. Exceptional quality does not come cheap.

Dave

iv seen several of his billet cranks break some are better and some aren't.hands down hes probably the best in business but just cause u buy something billet doesn't mean its necessarily the best