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Originally Posted by PHC1
I am now looking into Pond, Shelby or Genesis blocks and a build based on these "modern" BB FEs. So the question is, am I heading in the right direction???
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I would say yes. But as I mentioned earlier, the Shelby block, which I have, is not a sideoiler and it's also a little more expensive. They are a little beefier from what I understand and heavier (20 lbs?) than the Pond, but they're both beefy and outstanding blocks.
As for the Genesis, their iron block would be the least expensive and Barry R loves them. I think every build he does for the Engine Masters competition has an iron Genesis block.
AFAIK, Genesis may still make an aluminum sideoiler block, but a few years ago they had casting issues and disappeared from the market. They still may be available, but I don't know anyone here who runs one.