[{"id": 16235246, "authorName": "Pettyfan43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pettyfan43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see a glass table top in this snakes heart future good luck seller $$$$$", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732813057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235270, "authorName": "RMPRam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmpram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks to be just the block, not a short block. I believe a short block included the crank, rods, pistons and cam. What am I missing?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1732813333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235278, "authorName": "turboviper488", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turboviper488/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by turboviper488", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732813403, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16235282, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, it's just a block. Mislabeled as a short block.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732813471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235318, "authorName": "260TJ1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/260tj1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a pretty neat piece. Perfect for a coffee table build until needed to replace the block in our Viper.\n\nSorry - one of these days BAT is going to do this correctly - but until then - I get to correct all these listings. It should say:\n\n\"Lamborghini contributed to the design of the aluminum block casting for use in the Viper...\"\n\nDodge Designed the block but did obtain input for the design from Lamborghini. Lamborghini did design the cooling passages and the provided input for the design modifications needed to do the large aluminum casting (ribs and such). This has been confirmed by the individuals at Dodge that were in charge of the design.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1732813830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235377, "authorName": "260TJ1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/260tj1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI: this is a ZB II Block (Gen III Viper)a. Lamborghini was long gone (only provided input for Gen I) by Gen III. As far as I know Lamborghini had no input into this generations design..... but Mclaren Engineering did. ;-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732814516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235576, "authorName": "lowtemp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowtemp/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by lowtemp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732817289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16235622, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings everyone, and welcome to the auction!\r\n\r\nBack in the mid 2010\u2019s, with the projected end of Viper production in 2017, Dodge (Chrysler) decided to sell off their remaining surplus of 300 8.4L V-10 engine blocks. These were purchased by the Performance Director, Mr Wheeler, of Viper Exchange in Tomball TX, along with the factory racks and pallets. Fast forward a few years, and as part the sale of one of our 1998 GTS-Rs (GT2) to Mr Wheeler, we obtained the remaining blocks. Since then, we\u2019ve sold a number of them to enthusiasts, collectors and the various performance shops across the country and in Europe. They\u2019ve been used for both Gen 4 and Gen 5 Viper engine builds, with a few even being built and dropped into other Mopar vehicles.\r\n\r\nThis example, as well as the other 100+ still left, comes as originally delivered by Dodge, in the factory wrapping and with end caps installed. Casting numbers are included in the photos. These are located in our motorsports facility in Diboll, TX, roughly 1.5 hours north of Houston.\r\n\r\nPlease feel free to reach out with any questions in the comment section and/or the \u201ccontact seller\u201d link.\r\n\r\nThank you and happy bidding!\r\n\r\nViper Dave", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732817778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235705, "authorName": "pbf777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbf777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gen2Vipers (The Seller): \"This example, comes as originally delivered by Dodge, in the factory wrapping and with end caps installed.\"\r\n\r\nJust kinda curious, were these blocks delivered less the vertical main cap fasteners?\r\n\r\nScott.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732818793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235728, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pbf777 yes, just as they appear in the photos. They were factory wrapped as shown, once built by Ilmor and delivered to Chrysler.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732819030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235748, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, these were initially for the Gen 4 run, including the ACR-X, but are used for the Gen 5 Viper builds as well. Some have adapted them for replacements in the Gen 3, but extensive modifications are needed for that application.\n\nThese should be described as 8.4L V-10 OEM Engine Blocks, not as a \"short\" block. I've reached out to @BaT to adjust.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732819517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235973, "authorName": "kblake905", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kblake905/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller) these blocks were cast by Linamar Corp just outside Toronto. They are a major parts supplier for all the major car companies,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732822357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16236116, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd be remiss if I forgot to say...\r\n\r\nHappy Thanksgiving All!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732824470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16236125, "authorName": "LoneStarMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonestarmotorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RMPRam: \"Looks to be just the block, not a short block. I believe a short block included the crank, rods, pistons and cam. What am I missing?\"\r\n\r\n___________________________________________\r\n\r\nYou are not missing a thing. It is BaT that is missing it. \r\n\r\nIt appears that BaT has used an ad writer who knows very little about engines and engine building.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1732824659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16236215, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LoneStarMotorsports agreed, and I've reached out to them to adjust the description", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732825787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16236302, "authorName": "CoastMotorGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coastmotorgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m very confused @BAT, is this a short block or just a block?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732827031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16236330, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CoastMotorGroup see the previous comments. They've been notified to update the description", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732827649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16236527, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good catch, @RMPRam . The listing has been corrected.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732831196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16237209, "authorName": "260TJ1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/260tj1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great piece of historic data. \r\n\r\nAnd this explains all the interesting items in the background of some of the pictures:\r\n\r\n\"These were purchased by the Performance Director, Mr Wheeler, of Viper Exchange in Tomball TX, along with the factory racks and pallets.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732842919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16237482, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@260TJ1967 here's some more pix of the Chrysler blocks when they arrived straight from their holding facility. Always reminds me of the \"pods\" in the Alien movie....lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732847145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16238290, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gen2Vipers My question is how many of these 100 blocks are for sale in this auction? And one would be bidding on 1 out of that 100 total? Could the winning bidder purchase more than 1 at the high bid price? If so, how many? At any rate, GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732886450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16238353, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Filthy Phil this auction is for one of the blocks. For the others, I'd certainly discuss any multi-block deal. Reach out in the \"contact seller\" link.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732887937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16239703, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully this will breathe life at some point rather than just be the next argument between husband and wife on putting an engine block glass table in their front formal living room lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732901394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16246851, "authorName": "99RT10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/99rt10/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by 99RT10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732933569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16246966, "authorName": "lowtemp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowtemp/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by lowtemp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732935584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16247788, "authorName": "69-transam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69-transam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kblake905 the Gen 4/5 blocks were actually cast by Grainger Worral in England. Linamar was the machining source and they installed liners and base block parts before they were shipped to Conner Ave for final assembly. Mopar offed all their engine inventory several years ago and these are just some of the many that are out there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732974910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16248528, "authorName": "kblake905", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kblake905/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "69-transam I stand corrected.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732983432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16269271, "authorName": "V8MG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8mg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onlyhonda4 me. What about a wine rack?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733243898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16269457, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onlyhonda4me as part of the deal, we also had 10 powder coated 8.3L Gen 3 blocks that we sold exclusively for use as coffee tables. Mancave heaven!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733245629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16277162, "authorName": "lowtemp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowtemp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gen2Vipers do you have any of those blocks left that were powder coated for coffee tables?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733324998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16277319, "authorName": "Gen2Vipers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen2vipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lowtemp no, as those Gen 3 blocks were gone right away. The majority of the remaining 8.4L Gen 4/5 blocks have gone to engine builders, but certainly would be great for tables as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733326735, "type": "comment"}]