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11-06-2013, 12:55 PM
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Aluminum 289 Block
 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
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11-06-2013, 04:04 PM
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Who is casting this block? Vic?, Buddy Bar?
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11-06-2013, 07:40 PM
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What's the price?
Larry
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11-07-2013, 07:02 AM
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Don't expect an answer Larry.; I don't either. 8 posts in 2+ years-it's just an advertisement.
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11-07-2013, 07:08 AM
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Location: Redding,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR chassis and suspension, Mr. Bruce 289 FIA body
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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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11-07-2013, 07:58 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RUCC, SB 331 Stroker
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11-07-2013, 08:01 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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I thought I heard that Shelby Engine Company was sold.
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11-07-2013, 08:27 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold - Shelby Cobra CSX6045, 468 ci all aluminum Shelby engine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
I thought I heard that Shelby Engine Company was sold.
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It was, to Bill DenBeste of DenBeste Motorsports. |
11-07-2013, 08:02 AM
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We use their aluminum block in our Coupes. They are 331cid and produce 530hp.
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11-07-2013, 08:22 AM
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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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11-07-2013, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by phattyhales
We use their aluminum block in our Coupes. They are 331cid and produce 530hp.
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Hales, who casts the block?
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11-07-2013, 08:46 AM
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Hales, who casts the block?
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I'm not sure. I always assumed they did. I'll have to ask around. They will actually be coming by this afternoon. |
11-07-2013, 08:25 AM
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$7000... I'll stick with cast iron.
Larry
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11-07-2013, 09:18 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 Slabside Early Comp Car with 289 Webers and all the goodies. Cancelling the efforts of several Priuses
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Shelby website says $8555.00, how can they sell them so cheap????
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11-08-2013, 12:41 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold - Shelby Cobra CSX6045, 468 ci all aluminum Shelby engine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick Parker
Shelby website says $8555.00, how can they sell them so cheap????
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The link in post #6 takes you to a page with that price. But if you choose the 289 block pulldown menu on that page it takes you to $6995. |
11-08-2013, 12:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Al G
The link in post #6 takes you to a page with that price. But if you choose the 289 block pulldown menu on that page it takes you to $6995.
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Still $1500 more than blocks of at least equal quality.
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11-07-2013, 12:20 PM
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Buddy Bear Casting in California does their casting.
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11-07-2013, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by phattyhales
Buddy Bear Casting in California does their casting.
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Thank you Hales-Buddy Bar.
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11-07-2013, 12:48 PM
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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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