am looking for help and advise on using a factory short block from ford i have been reading on this board for 6 mos and respect your opinions i need to know if the clearances is this engine are acceptable and how about the cam here is the info i have
Engine Blocks
Part Number M-6009-C514 $3,295.00
514 cu. in. Performance Crate Motor-"600HP" Short Block
Same as M-6007-B514/M-6009-B514 except had Eagle H-beam connecting rods M-6200-C514.
600 horsepower @6250 RPM 590 ft./lbs. of torque @ 4750 RPM 9.8:1 compression ratio (nominal) Sturdy 460 2-bolt main short block M-6009-B514 Cast nodular iron 4.300" storker crank
Ford Racing/ TRW forged aluminum dished pistons with full floating pins. Mechanical roller lifter camshaft with .647" lift, 254 intake and 258 exhaust duration @ .50" lobe lift
or am i better off with a 514 stroker kit i can buy for 1300. plus 900. machine work plus cam t chain and my assembly time
sorry to be so long winded but i wanna get this project started thanx everyone