DONOVAN block. Ever heard of it?
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DONOVAN block. Ever heard of it?
While surfing, I found: http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auctio...&convertTo=USD
I have NEVER heard of it: Anyone have?
I have NEVER heard of it: Anyone have?
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sure, donovan engineering = high quality aluminium racing blocks.
http://www.donovanengineering.com/Bl...ineBlocks.html
don't let turtle see this...
http://www.donovanengineering.com/Bl...ineBlocks.html
don't let turtle see this...
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Read the condition. It reads FX which is not feasable to repair. Most of these I see for sale have been blown up and have damage in the webs or side of block. If they are rebuildable they are usually not sold or bring BIG BUCKS! Donovan is an excellent block and the choice in a lot of sprint cars.
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Why would the government ( Department of Defense ) buy an $7,320 Donovan block ? I guess it tells you a little bit about why taxes are so high
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
sure, donovan engineering = high quality aluminium racing blocks.
http://www.donovanengineering.com/Bl...ineBlocks.html
don't let turtle see this...
http://www.donovanengineering.com/Bl...ineBlocks.html
don't let turtle see this...
Maybe i could buy a used one from the government.
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
Why would the government ( Department of Defense ) buy an $7,320 Donovan block ? I guess it tells you a little bit about why taxes are so high
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St. Jude Donor '07
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To put into an off shore pursuit boat and run down the drug runners.
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Originally Posted by MELVIN
While surfing, I found: http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auctio...&convertTo=USD I have NEVER heard of it: Anyone have?
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
Legalize the drugs, charge taxes on them, and drive the bad guys out of business...then the government won't need a $7k engine block.
SWEET! Who do we Vote for??
We can use some funds toward education like the Lottery
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471 Donovan
I have been using Donovan 417 aluminum racing Chryslers since 1973 when they were first available in both my AA/Fuel Roadster and then in my AA/FC. Great Nitro engines especially when the iron Chryslers started to get scarce. Much stronger and a ton lighter than the stock Chryslers with a fully incorporated girdle for the mains that nearly makes it bullet proof. My Donovan 417 serial #44 was one of the earliest and with a 5/8`s stroked Moldex billet crank is 471 CI with dry sumped oiling.
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I have been using Donovan 417 aluminum racing Chryslers since 1973 when they were first available in both my AA/Fuel Roadster and then in my AA/FC. Great Nitro engines especially when the iron Chryslers started to get scarce. Much stronger and a ton lighter than the stock Chryslers with a fully incorporated girdle for the mains that nearly makes it bullet proof. My Donovan 417 serial #44 was one of the earliest and with a 5/8`s stroked Moldex billet crank is 471 CI with dry sumped oiling.