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Title: pond aluminum block
Post by: fekbmax on July 16, 2015, 07:41:05 PM

does anyone know off hand what type or make up of aluminum the pond blocks are cast from or would i be best to contact pond to find out. the guy that will be making the repairs wants to know if at all possible.

Title: Re: pond aluminum block
Post by: jayb on July 16, 2015, 07:50:16 PM

I'm sure its 356, heat treated to T6.  Just about all engine related aluminum castings are from 356.

Title: Re: pond aluminum block
Post by: fekbmax on July 16, 2015, 07:53:01 PM

i guess if i would have just taken the time to look.. :o
he has it clearly posted on his site and just as you said its 356 t6.

Title: Re: pond aluminum block
Post by: HolmanMoodyStroppeGang on July 20, 2015, 09:18:43 PM

Everybody that we know and race with has huge respect for everything that Robert Pond is doing and for his gorgeous parts and sage advice. And he is a racers racer.

All of the old FORD RACING parts that we raced or machined insisted on certified ALCOA ALUMINUM bar stock just like Robert Pond. This means, the alloy is purchased then tracked all the way through the pour.  This is the finest quality aluminum in the world if you ask us, or BOEING, AUDI and many more.  For me, it is worth every penny because it is the standard of the industry.

I am sure that you will love your POND block.   They are strong, light and fast.

Title: Re: pond aluminum block
Post by: BigBlockFE on July 20, 2015, 09:52:15 PM

Alcoa is also used for the best wheels, aluminum, Shelby insisted on it...