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BBM Cast Iron Ford FE Block

$4,000.00

2012-11-30 10.59.39The new BBM Ford FE engine block is significantly stronger than the stock block, and has a larger bore capacity, allowing much larger displacement engines without the cylinder wall weakness issues that have plagued the stock OEM blocks. Our blocks are cast in state of the art brand new OEM affiliated foundries.

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BBM cast iron FE blocks feature:

Exact exterior appearance to original 1965 FE OEM sideoiler blocks. The following markings are cast into the block: C5AE-H, date code 5D12, as well as all the other usual OEM block markings. The BBM cast iron Ford FE block is ideal for both restoration and high performance purposes.

True sideoiler oiling system, as original

Screw in “freeze” plugs, as original

.750 inch thick deck for incredible strength and rigidity

Cast with siamesed cylinder walls for maximum strength and bore capability

Max bore capability 4.440”, shipped with a 4.245” bore, leaving room for final fit honing to standard bore

Accepts a 4.500” stroke with no modification necessary

Stock 10.170” deck height

Strengthened main bearing supports, with main bearing caps extending to side skirts of blocks. This creates added strength and eliminates the OEM style main cap spacers

All block side walls and oil pan rails thickened and strengthened

5/16 – 18 tap for oil restrictor

Forged 8620 alloy steel main caps, significantly stronger with higher tensile strength than billet steel or cast iron

Locating dowels incorporated into the main cap fastener holes for positive cap location and resistance to walking under power

ARP main studs

ARP cross bolts, upgraded from stock 3/8” to 7/16”

Accepts factory style head bolts or studs – no proprietary head fasteners needed

Bosses cast in place for SOHC “Cammer” head oil drainbacks

Machined and drilled for full hydraulic lifter capability

Strengthening ribs cast into lifter valley area for increased rigidity and strength

Block weighs 250lbs.

Pair our BBM Ford FE block with the awesome new BBM Ford FE cylinder heads, and the incomparable BBM Tunnel Wedge intake manifold, for unprecedented bolt on strength, power and reliability levels. The BBM Ford FE complete performance package can’t be beat for quality, reliability, strength and power.

 

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