Service Blocks

[dcdoug]

Yes, it will run on 93 octane pump gas. The cam will be custom ground and will have decent street manners. He's a regular engine builder for the Shelby dealer I am buying my car from and has been building 427s and 428s since 1968. He specializes in only those engines. He had the NOS rods and pistons (bought them years ago and saved them - he still has a number of NOS 427 and 428 blocks as well) and I just thought it would be neat to have something as authentic as possible. I guess the weight is a tradeoff though.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by dcdoug

... and I just thought it would be neat to have something as authentic as possible. I guess the weight is a tradeoff though.

That's fine... and we go through this type of discussion all the time. It's the little things that makes someone happy on their build. Unless you're an all out racer, a hundred pounds (or a hundred horsepower) really doesn't matter.

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by dcdoug

--- He's a regular engine builder for the Shelby dealer I am buying my car from and has been building 427s and 428s since 1968. ----.

Which shelby dealer are you purchasing your car from ?