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Aluminum 289 Block
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...=10849&thumb=1 You may have seen this already, but the Shelby Engine Company has added an aluminum 289 block to its line-up to join the 351 and 427. It is a direct bolt in replacement for the original 289 blocks. Here are some details:
The Shelby Alloy 289 Block is much lighter and stronger than the factory cast iron version. The Shelby 289 block is fully CNC machined. It also will feature a casting number similar to the original 289 HIPO blocks. Shelby 289 Aluminum Block Technical Features: Block Material A356,T6 aluminum Blocks is CNC machined Deck Height 8.2-inch Deck Thickness 0.750-inch Cylinder bore range 4.030-inch,std.,to special order 4.155-inch Maximum Stroke 3.4-inch Displacements up to 368 cubic inches Cylinder sleeve Centrifugally cast dry sleeves Cylinder wall Siamese with dry liners Main bearing cap Billet steel Main bearing cap bolt configuration studs;4 splayed bolts on 2-3-4 mains oil sump Accommodates wet or dry sump oiling systems Head stud diameter 0.500-inch Bare block weight 90 pounds, approximately |
Who is casting this block? Vic?, Buddy Bar?
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What's the price?
Larry |
Don't expect an answer Larry.; I don't either. 8 posts in 2+ years-it's just an advertisement.
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Wouldn't it be the same as a DART 302 aluminum block? Isn't the only difference the stroke?
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From the Shelby site: Shelby Alloy 289 Block | Call Us @ 310-538-2914 | Carroll Shelby Engine Company
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I thought I heard that Shelby Engine Company was sold.
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We use their aluminum block in our Coupes. They are 331cid and produce 530hp.
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From their website, the price is $6,995. Same as all of their other blocks (FE, 351, and 302).
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$7000... I'll stick with cast iron.
Larry |
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Bill Mitchell Hardcore Racing Products - BMP SBF Aluminum Engine Block |
Shelby website says $8555.00, how can they sell them so cheap????
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Buddy Bear Casting in California does their casting.
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How is the $8,555 shelby aluminum block any better than the one from DART or BMP for far less?
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That's what I thought
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Bill DenBeste owns Shelby Engines now. Bill is a stand up guy and everything he does is FIRST CLASS--all the way. I would not hesitate to buy a Shelby Engines block from Bill--in fact, that is the block I will put in my own new Coupe :)
I'm sure DenBeste's blocks will be the best they can possibly be. He firmly stands behind his work. He demands the highest quality from us and I'm sure he does the same from all his employees and vendors. David :):):) |
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