Keith Black Hemi Blocks

What is the difference is on KB aluminum blocks with designations of Stage 5, Stage 7, Stage 9, Etc... ? Is it deck heights, raised cam vs std cam height, material, lifter bore sizes? Any place I can read for more information?
Thanks for help.

 

KB blocks

http://www.keithblack.com/racing_racehemi.html


The KB Race Hemi is available in five different formats. It can be ordered in virtually all phases of completion, but is generally purchased as a block package which includes: fully machined block with removable sleeves, main caps, installed cam bearings, special KB head studs and main studs with twelve-point nuts, and all necessary hardware. Please contact KB Racing with your special needs.

Stage 5 Std cam location solid block (deck can be machined .500 short)


Stage 6 Std cam location, water block (decks range from 10.725 to 11.225)


Stage 7 Raised cam location, solid block (decks range from 10.725 to 11.225)

Stage 8 Raised cam location, water block (decks range from 10.725 to 11.225)


Stage 10 Raised cam location, water block* (decks range from 10.725 to 10.825)


Bore sizes from 4.187 to 4.500

Head and main studs
½ to 9/16

Billet main caps and 5/8 main
studs standard on all Stage 10 blocks

Dual side bolts

Lifter bore centers from 1.800 to 2.000

Options:

Large cam journals

3 inch main

5 inch stroke clearance

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

 

Thanks for your reply. I went to the KB site before I asked this question and it didn't have this info available. Thanks for the info.

 

Are they back in business again?

 

yes they are up and running..Dave
www.myspace.com/daveloweswr

 

Ken Black is running the joint fixing blocks & selling parts.......

 

just recieved our brand new stage 8 from KB very nice block . great company to work with , fast delivery.