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11-06-2013, 01:55 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, 05:04 PM
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Who is casting this block? Vic?, Buddy Bar?
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11-06-2013, 08:40 PM
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What's the price?
Larry
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11-07-2013, 08:02 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, 08:08 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, 08:58 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RUCC, SB 331 Stroker
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11-07-2013, 09:01 AM
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Location: SoCal,
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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, 09:02 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, 09:22 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427, 427/487 side-oiler
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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, 09:25 AM
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$7000... I'll stick with cast iron.
Larry
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11-07-2013, 09:27 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold - Shelby Cobra CSX6045, 468 ci all aluminum Shelby engine
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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, 09:30 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, 09:46 AM
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Quote:
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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, 10:18 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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11-07-2013, 01:20 PM
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Buddy Bear Casting in California does their casting.
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11-07-2013, 01:48 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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11-07-2013, 02:06 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, 02:43 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR chassis and suspension, Mr. Bruce 289 FIA body
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That's what I thought
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11-07-2013, 06:10 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
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Bill DenBeste owns Shelby Engines now. Bill is a stand up guy and everything he does is FIRST CLASS--all the way. I would not hesitate to buy a Shelby Engines block from Bill--in fact, that is the block I will put in my own new Coupe
I'm sure DenBeste's blocks will be the best they can possibly be. He firmly stands behind his work. He demands the highest quality from us and I'm sure he does the same from all his employees and vendors.
David
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