08-27-2012, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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A Myth...
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Originally Posted by rub35
Ideally a modern aluminum block for the weight savings (big block punch and small block handling)
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Well, you can toss that notion out the window -- it's a myth. The difference between a Pond aluminum FE block and an old-style original FE iron block is only 75 lbs. You won't be able to tell the difference. And you can check those weights here: 427 Ford Engine Block, Pond Engine Blocks FAQ |
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