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Old 11-23-2016, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by blykins View Post
That's fine Dave, it's an accepted fact by engine builders that doesn't need to be argued here.
More global statements, speaking for all engine builders. And it can't be argued?

You're making the Pond and Shelby blocks sound like Pepsi/Coke cans. People use aluminum pistons, rods, cylinder heads, intakes, rocker arms, etc. Until I see at least a good statistical sample of equally built FE engines, built with both cast iron and aluminum blocks, I call BS.

I know we live in a "post truth" or "truthiness" society now, but I need factual data sampling. And you line up 10 engine builders to post here on this thread that agree with you, but it's all hot air until I see real DATA!

It says right on the Shelby website:

"Strong enough to support over 1500 horsepower outputs."

"Shelby's FE alloy block delivers superior bottom end stability at high rpm."
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