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09-01-2003, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: S.Elgin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 396 long block, PROBE Forged Dished pistons 8.75 to 1 and Vic Jr. heads from Engine Factory. Tremec TKO. BDR#244 Sterling Gray/Silver stripes. 17in polished wheels, glove box and tonneau cover.
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is this guy for real? EBAY.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2429879424
Looks like a good price! Thinking about putting in a bid...
what do you guys think?
GS
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09-01-2003, 12:05 PM
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Sure, why not! If I could use the engine I'd go for it!
Ernie
EDIT:
Well, as the "plot" thickens we begin to see "why not"! 
Last edited by Excaliber; 09-01-2003 at 02:04 PM..
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09-01-2003, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: S.Elgin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 396 long block, PROBE Forged Dished pistons 8.75 to 1 and Vic Jr. heads from Engine Factory. Tremec TKO. BDR#244 Sterling Gray/Silver stripes. 17in polished wheels, glove box and tonneau cover.
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09-01-2003, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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he's been trying to sell this shortblock since May. His last posting was in July
http://www.sell.com/2J81N
Bill S.
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09-01-2003, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: S.Elgin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 396 long block, PROBE Forged Dished pistons 8.75 to 1 and Vic Jr. heads from Engine Factory. Tremec TKO. BDR#244 Sterling Gray/Silver stripes. 17in polished wheels, glove box and tonneau cover.
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Thanks for the info bill! Thats why I check with you guys!
GS
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09-01-2003, 12:26 PM
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So whats up with the engine? Or should I say, this seller? Is this engine NOT as it is purported to be? That would never happen on e-bay,,,,,,right?
Ernie
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09-01-2003, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: S.Elgin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 396 long block, PROBE Forged Dished pistons 8.75 to 1 and Vic Jr. heads from Engine Factory. Tremec TKO. BDR#244 Sterling Gray/Silver stripes. 17in polished wheels, glove box and tonneau cover.
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I emailed someone that he has already sold a 302 block to. I checked in his rating. He has sold 2 302s. We shall see what happens. I also emailed him about the wrong part number.
GS 
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09-01-2003, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Let's just say that all Ford shortblocks are not the same and leave it at that.
Bill S.
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09-01-2003, 12:49 PM
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Do a search under Google for the part #. Came up with this page.
http://www.guerrainternational.com/e.../specials.html
here is what the description says:
F77Z.6009.BA 97/ EXPLORER 5.0 V-8 NEW ENGINE MOTOR NUEVO BLOQUE CON PISTONES CIGUE... 1 $695.00.
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09-01-2003, 01:59 PM
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Ford of Mexico, if there is such a company??? I'm beginning to wonder if this is a "real" Ford block or a "replica" block. Something fishy, but I can't put my finger on it.
I DO know there are "parts" made in Mexico and packaged to look like Ford, GM, Chrysler parts. Same colors, logos, etc. but with very subtle differences, so it's not a "trade mark" infringement deal (sort of). It's pushes the envelope of fraud without crossing the line (depending on how good your lawyer is).
Is that what may be happening here?
Ernie
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09-01-2003, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Midland Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 389 427s/o
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09-01-2003, 06:42 PM
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Location: Dayton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR SLC, Graziano 6-spd, LS3
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It's an Explorer engine - maybe a bit overpriced, but you guys are making WAY to big a deal about it. If you've never heard of people using Mexican blocks, you need to get out more.  |
09-01-2003, 06:47 PM
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I keep hearing this thing about Mexican blocks being BETTER than American blocks! More nickel or something.
Does "FORD" have some kind of plant down there making engines? If so, it could be better than an US block? The price sure seems right!
Ernie
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09-02-2003, 11:10 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR SLC, Graziano 6-spd, LS3
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09-02-2003, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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The only engine's listed as "Mexican Block" is the 1968 "J" Code 302 4V.
Bill S.
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Originally posted by Excaliber
I keep hearing this thing about Mexican blocks being BETTER than American blocks! More nickel or something.
Does "FORD" have some kind of plant down there making engines? If so, it could be better than an US block? The price sure seems right!
Ernie
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09-02-2003, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: rocky river,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289FIA / SA 351W / a truly glorious machine
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It's a BOX for Christsake!!!!
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09-02-2003, 01:23 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: A CSX Cobra,1966 GT350 and an '06 Ford Heritage GT
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The K code 289 (Hi-Po) were cast in Mexico, at the Hermisillo plant. The Mexican 302 in desirable because theye kept the thick main caps of the hi-po 289 when they cast it, along with the high nickel content material of the block itself. Quite a few of the hi-perf small blocks were cast there.
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