Who makes the Shelby alum. block?

[sportyworty]

Well then who is making Rousch aluminum 427 FE blocks. I have witnessed the install of the new 500hp version in a continuation car. Great price as well! around 20 G's

[Woodz428]

Originally Posted by sportyworty

Well then who is making Rousch aluminum 427 FE blocks. I have witnessed the install of the new 500hp version in a continuation car. Great price as well! around 20 G's

As per conversations with them last Feb, and it may have changed but don't think so. They use Shelby aluminum and Genesis cast iron in their builds. They seemed to indicate that they would build with whatever block you wanted, but the ones they offer with their warranty are the Shelby Al and Genesis Fe. The warranty may not be tied to the usage of those blocks, but I didn't ask that.

[double ugly]

Any thoughts what a reasonable price would be for a new complete "ready to install" alum. Shelby. 20K-30K?
Thanks, John

[Stentor]

Originally Posted by double ugly

Any thoughts what a reasonable price would be for a new complete "ready to install" alum. Shelby. 20K-30K?
Thanks, John

The "retail" prices on the Roush Shelby FE engines run from $26k to $38k, depending upon whether they are polished or fuel injected (see price as quoted below).

RESF-511RFE-C
Carbureted
511RFE Replica (Alum. Block)
600 HP / 625 Lbs./Ft.
$25,900

RESF-511RFEP-C
Carbureted
511RFE Replica (Alum. Block) (Polished)
600 HP / 625 Lbs./Ft.
$27,150

RESF-511IRFE-C
Fuel Injected
511IRFE Replica (Alum. Block)
600 HP / 625 Lbs./Ft.
Est.
$35,500

RESF-511IRFEP-C
Fuel Injected
511IRFE Replica (Alum. Block) (Polished)
600 HP / 625 Lbs./Ft.
Est.
$37,900

However, you can get a carbureted Shelby FE from a reputable builder for considerably less ($20 to $25k without getting carried away on options/components, with better HP and torque than Roush).

Regards,

Kevin

[double ugly]

Thanks, a great cost break down.
John