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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: Qikbbstang on June 09, 2016, 09:00:25 AM
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I believe the SHELBY blocks are fairly radical as far as retaining the "original" configuration and other aftermarket FE alum blocks (when available) closely resemble a production block. Are the Pond, BBM etc alum blocks essentially alum copies of production blocks with sleeves?
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Nope.
BBM aluminum blocks aren't out yet.
Pond blocks don't have rear oil bypasses. They also have structural ribs across the lifter valley. Few minor differences....o-ring'd AN fitting for the rear main galley plug, doweled caps, etc, etc.
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It's been a while since I've seen it discussed, but don't I remember that the basic Shelby casting started off being closer to a hemi casting and was then moved around as necessary to accommodate the FE architecture?
KS
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This must be who Dove is referring to with its claim about their SK block-not a redesigned hemi block- I believe that is what their website states. Anyone know the availability on any blocks right now? I have everything crossed for Jay and his project!
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I have an aluminum pond block and they are reinforced in the lifter valley to start and other improvements. if your looking for a block that looks the same externally, yes these are the same