I don't think I'm ready for the melting pot blast furnace yet. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

I thought I'd just get a good-sized chunk and cut away on it, but as much as the price has gone up, I recalculated for less waste. I think I can work with a piece as small as 3"x8"x15"... haven't priced it yet, but it should be a lot less. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Before I commit to the aluminum block size, I want to receive the MP62 case to measure the volume in the discharge port - which will be deducted from the plenum volume requirement. I'm guessing there's about 15-25cid in the discharge port, but I'm not sure. Magnauson was trying to ship the replacement unit today via UPS overnight - we'll see.

Unfortunately, the machine shop I'm using will be closed from June 10th until June 24th so the owner can go to a national hot rod show somewhere.... won't be able to cut the piece now until late this month... that's ok - I can use the time for further planning/checking/rechecking/what-iff-ing/s'posing.

Frank