Reply to "Engine block Aluminum??"

[> I also got the Pantera headers and intake to match the heads.

What deck height do the heads and intake match?

> I also want to do an EFI IR set too.

Which version of Yates heads do you have?

> I know the availability of Windsor stuff sure out weighs the
> Cleveland so I think I kinda answered my own question....

I'm not sure what sort of Windsor stuff you think you'll
be using with your Yates top end, race block and stroker
crank. You'll need custom pistons, an SVO type crank
with 351C mains, 6" SBC journal rods, a Pantera oil pan,
etc.

The Windsor block will require some addition parts and
some modification to the car. You'll need a remote
thermostat and will need to alter the water tubes.
Your Cleveland oil pan won't fit, etc.

I'm told Fontana sold his block tooling to Shelby who had
it modified to be more like a 351W (takes a 351W oil pan now).
Might be worth a call just to see how many blocks Fontana
has left.

Tod Buttermore has cast up an aluminum 351C block which
would be a one-for-one swap with what you have but they
are still in development. The first batch has been cast
and are awaiting final machining (along with a cast iron
351C block).

I'd lean towards using the Buttermore block which would
require no alterations to the car and would keeping the
old engine as a back up.

Dan Jones