Built Short Blocks

[Cantoodler]

I need to know the companies that make built, fully forged short blocks for our cars

any kind of info on who is the most reliable will help too
thanks

 

[cgriff97cobra]

X2C and Sean Hyland that is the main two i know of. Dont know personally how good they are but i know they have shortblocks.

 

[freakshow12]

DSS also has shortblocks and western motorsports has them too. I think I am going with a hyland longblock.

 

[HISSMAN]

Livernois Motorsports

 

[ShelbyGuy]

modular performance

 

[Cantoodler]

also would it be better to reuse the actual block and just buy the forged internals?

give me the pros and cons of each

 

[monkeyspunk79]

As long as you have a reputable machine shop/rebuilder do the work, its cheaper to usually redo what you already have

 

[Jwilliams]

Unless something is wrong with ur block like its cracked or warped then its smarter just to reuse it because for one its hard to find our blocks which is why most places have like a $900+ charge if theres no core swap. I suggest X2C or VT engines..

 

[COBRASVT]

VT engines or ModularPowerhouse in Atlanta are the only two that I've heard no bad comments about. I wouldn't use SH or X2C based on the complaints I've read on various boards...that's just me though.

Question...for the money, why wouldn't you just buy an 03/04 Cobra shortblocks?

 

[SnakeBite98]

i've heard bad things about X2C and Hyland seems too expensive, but i've heard some good stuff about VT Engines.

 

[Doug]

my stroker rotating assembly came from VT Engines. Top notch stuff. I would shoot scott an email. He's a real nice guy and will go the extra mile to make sure your satisfied.

he even knocked off the shipping charges on my order :-D

I had a local engine builder assemble my engine. I would rather do it that way. Besides, mine has a 1yr warrenty

 

[Snaketamer]

Go with VT! Stay away from SHM...I've heard too many bad things about them.

 

[mustangdan429]

whats the difference between a longblock and shortblock besides the length?

 

[Shangsta]

LOl Dan short and long does not refer to the size or length of the engine. A short bolck is basically a block with the bottm end and does not include the heads. a long block includes the heads so you basically take your engine out and put in the long block.

 

[Shangsta]

Oh yeah and on subject shm makes alot of good stuff but they are way overpriced and they dont have the best customer service. Vt engines is where im going for my short block and there products are top notch, they also have amazing customer service. So another vote for VT

 

[Cantoodler]

Originally posted by COBRASVT
VT engines or ModularPowerhouse in Atlanta are the only two that I've heard no bad comments about. I wouldn't use SH or X2C based on the complaints I've read on various boards...that's just me though.

Question...for the money, why wouldn't you just buy an 03/04 Cobra shortblocks?

because with fogred internals our bottom ends will hold more power

im looking for about 8.5 compression with anywhere between 15-20 psi of boost and maybe some juice on race gas

ill look into VT, and i really would just rather go with forged internals
keep the suggestions coming

 

[Cantoodler]

also, can anyone run through the individual parts i will need for the bottom end top make sure it handles the 500+ horsepower that will be going through it

thanks

 

[LAXbronco65]

so i take it you've pretty much scraped the idea of trading in for an '03 cobra? ill be looking to do the same thing in about a year or maybe less depending on how this new job goes for me.

Justin

 

[Doug]

Originally posted by 97 svt cbra
because with fogred internals our bottom ends will hold more power

im looking for about 8.5 compression with anywhere between 15-20 psi of boost and maybe some juice on race gas

ill look into VT, and i really would just rather go with forged internals
keep the suggestions coming

you stupid ignorant child. Don't be afraid of compression. run like 9.5:1 and boost it.

I plan on running 15-17psi on 10.7:1


don't be scared

 

[Shangsta]

The VT engines sportman block can handle 700hp so you should look into that