[RICK LAKE]

I know they are not cheap but Shelby blocks are my far the better block now that all the poor machine work has been corrected. The engineering is go for 2,500 hp. Neither of the other 2 will hold that number. dual bolts to each main cap. there is not walking of the bottom end. Head studs go down to the main cap area instead of pulling on the cylinder walls and pulling them out of round. Oiling system is a center oiler with most going to the crank shaft and rods. The bad side is cost of the block and the fact of paying for the studs for the heads. I still have the studs, side bolts, main studs converted to ARP bolts and fasteners. Weight wise a complete 482 motor is 496 pounds. this is small block weight. If looking for orginal look, Ponds or genesis does have the correct date casted into the block for 65 or 66 year. 14 years of racing and abuse, the block is still in great shape. CSX#58 is still running. CSX#428 will be built this year with more power. Looking forward to another 15 years of abuse. Rick L.