BBM Heads-Block////Blue Thunder intakes-Heads

[Stangman]

Just curious
Ok so maybe BBM stuff is on the way, but Blue thunder intakes seem like they make them in
Such small quantities. It doesn't make sense why wouldn't this company want to make more
Pieces, It seems when they do come out there gone in no time, do they not see this. Maybe I am misinformed and they are a small company and can't afford to make big batches of intakes and cylinder heads. It just seems like everyone on the two or three forums that most of us are on would like to see and purchase some of this stuff

[Stangman]

Nobody knows the answers to this question

[turbohunter]

Don't know squat about BT but I live close to BBM so I drop by every now and then.
They've always had lots of heads in stock from what I've seen. So as cast are an immediate ship.
I asked about a c n c'd head and was told that's just about a week lead time. So the heads are not a problem as of my last visit.
The blocks are a different story. I know that as soon as they come in they are gone. And I figure not only us hobby guys want them. They had a nice shipment come in at the end of Sept. and poof, all gone in a couple days. If you want one you're going to have to be proactive and call them to secure what you need. Then wait as I did. I got an iron block from that Sept. shipment.
I have not been there since they got the manifolds in so I don't know if they have a stock on those.
Hope that helps.

[e philpott]

FE's are not a top priority at BT , they could sell a boat load of 2x4 and 1x4 manifolds if available , not to mention cylinder heads .... I know a few builders that wish BT would make the cylinder head ports smaller for more custom application without welding but they don't listen either

[BH107]

Like was said above, BT doesn't want to keep an inventory of parts, so they only cast them when when they have enough orders to sell out. They are not a big company with a sales staff and warehouse, but a small outfit. Keep in mind that the owner who still runs the business is in his 70s, and the way I understand it is he is more than content with the way things are.

[Stangman]

Thanks guys it makes sense now

[BigBlockFE]

I would always buy BT over BBM any day. Just the fact made in America means something to me. If the BT is out of stock then wait for it. Does not mean one is better than the other. But keep your money at USA foundries if possible. If BT can make them here so can BBM.

[e philpott]

If the BT is out of stock then wait for it.

you'd be waiting over 4 years or more now if BT's what float yer boat ..... terrible company to wait for a product labeled for FE

[wsu0702]

If the BT is out of stock then wait for it.

you'd be waiting over 4 years or more now if BT's what float yer boat ..... terrible company to wait for a product labeled for FE

Art Francis (owner of Blue Thunder Auto) was one of the only guys supporting the FE back in the '70s and '80s.  The reason that new BT FE products are somewhat rare now is that Art is in his '70's now and in poor health. Not a "terrible company" by any stretch of imagination. 

[ScotiaFE]

Yes we sometimes forget the lean years when food is plenty. 
We are somewhat spoiled now.
I believe in supporting free trade, that is what is allowing us such an abundance.

[e philpott]

If the BT is out of stock then wait for it.

you'd be waiting over 4 years or more now if BT's what float yer boat ..... terrible company to wait for a product labeled for FE

Art Francis (owner of Blue Thunder Auto) was one of the only guys supporting the FE back in the '70s and '80s.  The reason that new BT FE products are somewhat rare now is that Art is in his '70's now and in poor health. Not a "terrible company" by any stretch of imagination.

totally understand ...... but if your waiting on some BT's to complete your project , well then it's a terrible company regardless how nice the castings are because they might not ever be made again or waiting years and years

[wsu0702]

If the BT is out of stock then wait for it.

you'd be waiting over 4 years or more now if BT's what float yer boat ..... terrible company to wait for a product labeled for FE

Art Francis (owner of Blue Thunder Auto) was one of the only guys supporting the FE back in the '70s and '80s.  The reason that new BT FE products are somewhat rare now is that Art is in his '70's now and in poor health. Not a "terrible company" by any stretch of imagination.

totally understand ...... but if your waiting on some BT's to complete your project , well then it's a terrible company regardless how nice the castings are because they might not ever be made again or waiting years and years

I agree on not planning that new BT FE castings are coming anytime soon.  I was talking with someone who knows Art really well a couple months ago and he told me that Art was in the hospital at the time and was seriously contemplating retirement.  I hope that this is not the case but it sure doesn't sound good.     

[Drew Pojedinec]

If he does want to retire, hope someone with the funding can walk in and keep the company going.
Everyone loves BT stuff.

[e philpott]

If he does want to retire, hope someone with the funding can walk in and keep the company going.
Everyone loves BT stuff.

especially with the same passion as Art , I wanted the 2x4 intake bad three or four years ago ended up getting a used one off of FE,com  ...... I sure hope Art is doing better

[FERoadster]

Are BT 2X4 intakes readily available? I looked at the Survival site and the 2X4 said 2 to 3 days shipping.
I thought they were still backordered.

Richard