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Originally Posted by Excaliber

There, fixed it for ya. There have been PLENTY of discussions concerning trouble with the Shelby blocks. Not to mention the big dollars required for additional machining AFTER you get the block. There is no end to how they can suck your wallet dry. But, there cool, if thats what you want, go for it. Typical Shelby build alloy block will run about $30,000 (ouch).

Hey that KC E-Bay side oiler block is an excellent choice. Did ya notice it's ribbed for more pleasure? Those ribb's mean it's a late 60's, most likely over the counter block, drilled for hydraulic lifters. But you could also run a solid lifter cam, your choice, more pleasure! Keeps your options open, now and in the future.

Rustybob makes a good observation as well, nothing wrong with "run what ya brung". That compression ratio is entirely reasonable. Sure, I'd rather have a 427, but if I had that sitting around, had money invested in it already, I'd have to seriously consider "run what ya brung." I'm running 9.6 to 1 and making plenty power. Most of the time, more than I can hook up with SLICKS! Deck the halls, er, heads and bump it up just a touch.

Ouch, somebody must not be doing any of their own work. Fortes has the block for 5 grand and then it will need final machining and special studs-it looks like it will cost around 6200 by the time it is ready to be assembled.