skywalker said:If I wanted to by a block to start a big block build, who would be the best manufacturer (Since dart doesn't make them) and where would I buy them?
Are aluminum big blocks available?
D.Hearne said:You might also consider a 351 Cleveland. It's also a drop in swap from a small block, plus you don't have to go shopping for aftermarket heads, and it makes the torque of a big block even without stroking it.
ssppiitt said:Go with a stroked 351W. Very light, small, and you can modifiy these babies to your hearts desire.
Funny , I never hear of anyone now having heat issues with themskywalker said:Eh...living in a very warm climate and not having plans (due to my military career) to ever move to a cooler climate (perhaps to a warmer one though), the stories about the cleveland's heat issues scare me away from it.
Here's you a web site to look at prices. SO that might help you decide which way to go. I'm doing the FE build myself.skywalker said:If I wanted to by a block to start a big block build, who would be the best manufacturer (Since dart doesn't make them) and where would I buy them?
Are aluminum big blocks available?
Here the prices off KC's web site. You can spend as muchas you like depending on what you want. FE's other than stock are going to be somewhere between $9k and you can go all the way up to over $20k. Just depends on how much alum and trick parts you want in it.Timmy said:I remember seeing somthing about that aluminum Shelby 427 block was 10K....
D.Hearne said:Funny , I never hear of anyone now having heat issues with them
Timmy said:I remember seeing somthing about that aluminum Shelby 427 block was 10K....
I've heard of them running hot too, including other motors from different engine families as well. 99% of the time, it's from the head gaskets being installed backwardsclev357 said:I have, everytime a clueless engine builder gets a hold of one. There is a Brass plate pressed in the water jacket just under where the thermostat goes. It gets left out all the time. However, it is very important. It keeps coolant from flowing constantly. If left out fluid doesn't stay in the RAD. long enough to be cooled.
I've also heard of late 70's 351m's running hot. I think it was a head casting issue though.
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