The Carroll Shelby Engine Company has introduced a new aluminum 351 Windsor engine block for high-performance Ford cars.
The lightweight, robust block can be bored and stroked to 427ci and is available individually or as a new high-performance engine. Like Shelby's big-block aluminum FE, the 351 Windsor is another quality part from Carroll Shelby.
"We have a long history with the small-block Ford engine since it was first introduced in 1962," noted Carroll Shelby, president of the Carroll Shelby Engine Company. "That includes putting my Shelby American team in the Winner’s Circle at the 1965 FIA world championships, as well as drag races and U.S. road racing championships. Our new 351W aluminum small-block will give a lot of Ford owners a taste of that level of winning performance."
Much lighter than the cast-iron version, the Shelby 351W block was designed to be the strongest on the market. Each is CNC machined from A356 T6 alloy at the Carroll Shelby Engineering machining facility and comes ready for assembly. Featuring a 9.5-inch deck height and bore sizes from 4.024- to 4.125-inches, the combinations are many. The 2.750-inch steel billet main caps can accept crankshafts up to a 4.250-inch stroke.
"This new aluminum block is an engine builder’s dream," added Don McCain, Vice President of the Carroll Shelby Engine Company. "It uses stock cam bearings but can be bored out for roller cam bearings. With its stock oil filter location, expanded water jackets, and four bolt mains, our block is a perfect platform for today’s high-performance engines."
The aluminum Shelby 351 Windsor uses standard Ford accessories. The engine company also offers matching aluminum heads that are CNC ported. Optional black powder-coated aluminum Carroll Shelby signature valve covers and air cleaners are also available.
"Many Cobra and Mustang drivers in the 1960s wanted an aluminum small-block, but the technology was too expensive," stated McCain. "From the Mustang to the Bronco, this Shelby block is appropriate for any application that will accept a 351W."
The 351W aluminum block is available from the Carroll Shelby Engine Company in Gardena, CA, and its dealers.For additional information, call 310/538-2914 or visit www.carrollshelbyent.com.