New ERA Coming Not So Soon...

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by Bernica

We will all be happy to help you spend your money and help you through the pain process. We've all been there.

Yea, I am socializing the idea of a 427 Shelby block based build. I was just on the phone with an engine builder who said it basically takes $20 to start. He also said, Shelby is "plum out" of Aluminum blocks, because they lost their foundry....he said they are contemplating outsourcing to Korea. I don't know how true that is, but most of the other "American Made" stuff is made there, soooo that wouldn't be a shocker.

Anyway, 20k seems low after looking at Roush.

390 is looking better every day......but hen again, it is an ERA....decisions..decisions.

[Bernica]

IMHO your ERA needs to have a 427 or 428! I think Patrick and others would agree. And not a Rousch.
I will keep my radar on for any good blocks. They pop up all the time.
Good luck on this journey. It's all part of the experience!

[patrickt]

428 Iron Blocks are out there, just place a WTB on 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum but only buy from one of the regulars.

[patrickt]

For example, this 427 block: FordFE.com Classifieds: x4rdtech and I would be quite comfortable buying a block from Bobby Spears sight unseen.

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by Bernica

IMHO your ERA needs to have a 427 or 428! I think Patrick and others would agree. And not a Rousch.
I will keep my radar on for any good blocks. They pop up all the time.
Good luck on this journey. It's all part of the experience!

Yes, I agree, 427 is the "goal". I was using Roush as an example of price. For a while, I was thinking of a 427 Chevy......but then I woke up.

Originally Posted by patrickt

428 Iron Blocks are out there, just place a WTB on 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum but only buy from one of the regulars.

Yes Patrick, but forums are either FANTASTIC or CATASTROPHIC. But, I have been trolling there for a while.

What's the going price for a 428 IB?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

What's the going price for a 428 IB?

Under two grand for something that you can trust and from somebody you can trust. This is an outlier: 1968 1969 Ford 428CJ Engine Block Mustang Cougar Torino Ranchero | eBay