Engine builders

[gsharapa]

I went with Keith Craft as he did a small block 427 stroker for me in the past that was awesome and many engines for friends of mine her in Texas.

My new Cobra I just finished has a Keith Craft 496 FE with a Pond Aluminum block with Edelbrock Aluminum Heads - Stage III by Keith. Solid Roller Cam, T&D shaft mounted rockers, steel crank and rods, Quickfuel 850 carb and lots of other cool stuff. Chassis dyno was 681 HP. I bought the motor totally setup, alternator, pulleys etc, flywheel, clutch/pressure plate and TKO600 trans from Keith. He set it all up including dialing in the clutch/bellhousing/trans alignment. I would not spend the extra money for a Shelby block as the Pond block is great and you could use those funds for additional items on the motor.....Keith has built a ton of these aluminum FEs and can work with you on what combination you want.

Additional pics of the motor and Cobra in my gallery...

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Keith built my Pond 482 and the workmanship's great.

Just to mention a few other top-o-the-line FE builders worth considering...

Brent Lykins (Blykins), his customer service and "board assists" are second to none. The man exudes integrity. Not that it's a plus, but he even befriended Patrickt... (for a cam)

BarryR (Survival Motorsports) Arguably the most "published" FE engine builder around and an Engine Masters Challenge "FE" entrant winner. He eats, drinks and sleeps FE... He's been known to change a diaper and lap some valves at the same time!

T'wer me, in this economic climate, I'd set my sights on what I wanted then put it out to quote among the reputable few...