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04-07-2007, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Los Angeles,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: AC Frua, FE Side Oiler
Posts: 128
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Iron Genesis Block
How good is the Iron Genesis block? Compared to an original 427 or compared to the various aluminum blocks on the market? your input appreciated. I want to build a good street motor around 500HP, smooth and reliable for long distance driving to shows etc. stroker crank, hydraulic lifters and vacuum secondary carb. Something very tractable matched to a toploader. Thanks
Last edited by 82ACAUTOCRAFT; 04-07-2007 at 08:01 PM..
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04-07-2007, 07:59 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Carlsbad,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Previous owner of SPF#1938, with a Keith Craft 496ci Genesis 427 side oiler, 667 FWHP, 633 FWTQ, 560 RWHP, 550 RWTQ.
Posts: 1,303
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I have a Genesis cast block and it is terrific. If you use a good, reputable builder that does good machine work you won't be disappointed. From what I've been told, the new blocks are stronger with more material in the right places allowing for larger bores without any heating issues. Mine is 496 c.i.'s, runs strong and cool.
You will be able to exceed your desires with no problem.
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04-08-2007, 06:38 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: West Bloomfield,
MI
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I've run Genesis iron blocks at 750+ horsepower...
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04-08-2007, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: chatham,
nj
Cobra Make, Engine: kirkham 427 stroker
Posts: 53
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genesis
keith craft way to go at 612hp i am still scared to stomp on the pedal
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04-08-2007, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: seekonk,
ma
Cobra Make, Engine: factory five mkIII roadster 445 fe quick fuel 750 q series,irs
Posts: 468
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is genesis making the aluminum blocks?, i cant seem to find any one that has them?.
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04-08-2007, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Los Angeles,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: AC Frua, FE Side Oiler
Posts: 128
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I did not mean to select the thumbs down, it was by accident! I tried to change it but it did not go away everywhere!
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04-08-2007, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Yorba Linda,
ca
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This is a perfect place to use the ol' Club Cobra search tool. I can't remember any negative comments once the teething problems were solved and I've heard post after post about how good they are. I have only about 2,500 miles on a 496 stroker (3.310 bore X 3.250 stroke). Dynoed at 607 HP with 9.4:1 compression. I might even run 87 octane in it to see if it pings. Runs cool, doesn't leak. What else could you want?
Good luck,
Brian
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04-09-2007, 11:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: lakewood,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4870, Shelby 496
Posts: 28
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FE Bore x Stroke
Don't you mean 4.130 X 4.250 ?
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04-09-2007, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: lakewood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4870, Shelby 496
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4.310 X 4.250 We all make typo's don't we!
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04-09-2007, 11:36 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Yorba Linda,
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Bore = 4.310
Stoke = 4.250
What's an inch or two among friends.  |
04-09-2007, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: lakewood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4870, Shelby 496
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Depends on who the friends are if you know what i mean. Have a good one.
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04-09-2007, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Northport,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, KMP178 / '66 GT350H, 4-speed
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I did not mean to select the thumbs down, it was by accident! I tried to change it but it did not go away everywhere!
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Fixed the thread icon for you. 
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04-09-2007, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Carlsbad,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Previous owner of SPF#1938, with a Keith Craft 496ci Genesis 427 side oiler, 667 FWHP, 633 FWTQ, 560 RWHP, 550 RWTQ.
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Don't interfere with somethin' that ain't botherin' you none.
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