Carroll Shelby Engines Unveils New Aluminum 351W Block
Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:37pm EST
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
Carroll Shelby Engine Company, a company owned by Carroll Shelby, has introduced
a new aluminum 351 Windsor engine block for high performance Ford cars. The
lightweight, robust block can be bored and stroked to 427 c.i.d. and is
available individually or as a new high performance engine. Like the big block
aluminum "FE", the 351 Windsor is another quality part from Carroll Shelby. It
is available from the Carroll Shelby Engine Company in Gardena, Calif., and its
dealers.
"We have a long history with the small block Ford engine since it was first
introduced in 1962," noted Carroll Shelby, president of the Carroll Shelby
Engine Company. "That includes putting my Shelby American team in the Winner`s
Circle at the 1965 FIA world championships, as well as drag races and U.S. road
racing championships. Our new 351W aluminum small block and engine will give a
lot of Ford owners a taste of that level of winning performance."
Much lighter than the cast iron version, the Shelby 351W block was designed to
be the strongest on the market. Each is CNC machined from A356 T6 alloy at
Shelby`s own Carroll Shelby Engineering machining facility and comes ready for
assembly. Featuring a 9.5" deck height and bore sizes from 4.024" to 4.125", the
combinations are many. The 2.750 steel billet main caps can accept crankshafts
up to a 4.250 stroke. It also includes four bolt mains on No. 2, No. 3 and No.
4.
"This new aluminum block is an engine builder`s dream," added Don McCain, Vice
President of the Carroll Shelby Engine Company. "It uses stock cam bearings but
can be bored out for roller cam bearings. With its stock
oil filter location,
expanded water jackets and four bolt mains, our block is a perfect platform for
today`s high performance engines."
The aluminum Shelby 351 Windsor uses standard FMC accessories with the
oil
filter in its stock location. It can be bored and stroked to be a true big block
sized 427 c.i.d. for use in a small block package. The engine company also
offers matching aluminum heads that are CNC ported. Optional black powder coated
aluminum Carroll Shelby signature valve covers and air cleaners are also
available.
"Many Cobra and Mustang drivers in the 1960s wanted an aluminum small block for
their cars, but the technology was too expensive," stated McCain. "From the
Mustang to the Bronco, Cougar, F150 and Fairlane, this Shelby block is
appropriate for any application that will accept a 351W. It`s ideal for the
Cobra and GT40 continuation cars, Sprint Cars, dragsters and high performance
boats."
High resolution images of the block and heads can be secured by contacting Scott
Black with TPRM at (214) 520-3430.
About Carroll Shelby Engines
Automotive manufacturer and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby is one of the most
famous and successful high performance visionaries in the world. In 1998, he
founded the Carroll Shelby Engine Company to build the world famous Shelby 427
FE aluminum motor for muscle cars and high-performance vehicles. For additional
information about the company or licensing opportunities, call (310) 538-2914 or
visit
www.carrollshelbyent.com.
TPRM
Scott Black, 214-520-3430
sblack@tprm-usa.com
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