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05-23-2010, 09:54 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Birmingham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Unless, of course, you run in to the "Genesis Nightmare Scenario" that 767Jockey did, and recounted in all its gory detail, right here on this forum.  |
If think that if i am going to bother paying the premium for a 427, i might as well spend the extra $$ and go aluminum. 6 grand for the shelby block, but like i said, if i were to sell it down the road, the extra money would be worth it in my opinion.
I dont want to have any regrets like i did with the last replica i built. I put a small block in it, but always wished I had used a big block. |
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05-23-2010, 11:04 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by RestoCreations
If think that if i am going to bother paying the premium for a 427, i might as well spend the extra $$ and go aluminum. 6 grand for the shelby block, but like i said, if i were to sell it down the road, the extra money would be worth it in my opinion.
I dont want to have any regrets like i did with the last replica i built. I put a small block in it, but always wished I had used a big block.
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Everyone has an opinion on this matter, but I certainly share yours 100%. I thought if I'm buying an aluminum body and spending a huge amount of money on a cast iron block (whether a Genesis or original side oiler), then I might as well the best modern alloy block available. 100 lbs off the front end is ALOT and makes a huge difference. I will point out that the alloy Pond block gets excellent reviews too and is a very worthy competitor to the Shelby block. And it has the original appearance. I went with the Shelby because it's considered a little beefier, has priority main oiling and can be bored larger.
The Genesis block purchased from a reputable dealer such as Barry R or Keith Craft is the way to go when opting for the Genesis. For those that go that route.
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05-23-2010, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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I put a small block in it, but always wished I had used a big block.
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I bet most owners with a SB in their 427 feel the same way deep down, even if they can't admit it to themselves or others. 
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05-23-2010, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
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The difference in price from the Pond to the Shelby block is only a few hundred dollars at KC. Now if you buy from pops performance, it is closer to a grand.
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05-23-2010, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Avon,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1969 Mustang Fastback Pro-Street, constantly changing ongoing project!
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I've had Pops Performance build me several motors over the years, along with other builders. I now use Pops exclusively. I've been to their shop (both the old & new location) several times & highly recommend them. I think if you price apples to apples you'll find them very competitive. You read stuff about every builder out there on internet forums. Just a few weeks ago there was a thread here on this site which aired out a transaction between an unhappy customer & KC. Just shows you can't make everyone happy all the time. Sometimes problems arise & it's how you work with a customer on those problems which means all the difference. Pops has always been a straight shooter with me. Anyway, I would recommend Pops as highly as I would KC & Barry R.
Just my .02,
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Last edited by Fordzilla; 05-23-2010 at 07:37 PM..
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05-24-2010, 06:08 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
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Good to know, thanks
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05-28-2010, 11:46 AM
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no bids, i cant believe it.
On to the build. First parts order was placed yesterday. |
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