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Topic: Best place to buy Ford Motorsports blocks?
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1719
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 03-03-2003 12:40 AM
   
Like the subject says, where is the best place to buy a Ford Motorsports block? I am leaning towards ordering from a local dealer so I don't have to pay shipping. Also, does anyone know anything about RDI aluminum blocks?------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-03-2003 12:55 AM
Anywhere you don't have to pay the frieght.
You would not believe how short the mark up is. FRPP only gives it's dealers 10% profit on FRPP blocks.  ------------------
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-03-2003 08:49 AM
Give Teresa Valley a call at Southwest Ford Parts, plus their prices are about inline with the others selling FRPP items. Actually their prices are cheaper than Summit and Jegs on FRPP parts.or Email her.... [email protected] www.oemfordparts.com
1-800-256-7933
817-596-8074 I just ordered a set of the new SCJ heads and there was no shipping. FRPP dropped shipped them to my door.  ------------------
Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
"Buzzzzzz.......Click" [This message has been edited by Just Strokin (edited 03-03-2003).]
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 945
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-03-2003 09:59 AM
I assume we are talking about a small block?
If so, why would you choose the FMS block over the Dart?
It seems that by the time you get the FMS block machined, the Dart block would be cheaper.....
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-03-2003 10:34 AM
If he is talking RDI, then he is speaking BBF (429/460 series motors).------------------
Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
"Buzzzzzz.......Click"
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1719
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 03-03-2003 10:53 AM
Correct, I am speaking of 429/460 parts. The EX514 heads I purchased, basically A460 clones, have large valves, 2.35 intakes and 1.88 exhaust. They will fit in .060 over bore in my block but I will have to notch the top of the cylinders and they will be shrouded very bad. SOooooo, sounds like a good excuse to go even bigger. Exactly how big would a 4.6 inch bore and a 4.5 inch stroke work out to? ------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-03-2003 11:17 AM
598bore * bore * stroke * 8 * 0.7854 = Cubic Inches ------------------
Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
"Buzzzzzz.......Click"
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