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    Default Block and heads for sale

    My 260 has just been made into a zt400 with the help of a Dreadnought charger conversion. I also opted for the fitting of SHM forged short block, and fitted new heads while i was at it.

    This means i now have for sale the original block and heads. The engine has covered 46000 miles, so it's just nicely run in, and was always serviced at the recommended intervals.

    The block is a short block, ie no front and back covers, no pulleys, chain guides.... It is the block, pistons, rods, and crank.

    The heads are currently removed from the block to allow it all to fit into the box it's being stored in. It's all being stored at Brians garage, Dreadnought, in Scotland.

    I am looking for £400 for the lot, but will consider splitting the sale into two parts for the block and heads seperately if required.

    Either reply to thread or PM me with your interest.

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    Enjoy your supercharged V8 Chris

    What sort of power / tourque is it producing now?

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    To be honest, i don't exactly know. Brian now refrains from taking converted cars to the rolling road after a bad experince with one. I can only assume it's around 410bhp with 420 lbft, as that's what i think they normally come out at. The SHM block is just for my peace of mind so i don't have to worry about over revving, it doesn't actually add any power. It does allow you to up the power with more boost if you want, but the box won't take too much more power while staying reliable.

    For now at least, plenty is the best answer to how much power and torque it has!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cribbit View Post
    To be honest, i don't exactly know. Brian now refrains from taking converted cars to the rolling road after a bad experince with one. I can only assume it's around 410bhp with 420 lbft, as that's what i think they normally come out at. The SHM block is just for my peace of mind so i don't have to worry about over revving, it doesn't actually add any power. It does allow you to up the power with more boost if you want, but the box won't take too much more power while staying reliable.

    For now at least, plenty is the best answer to how much power and torque it has!
    Plenty is a good answer Chris!

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    I need to talk to VHS about coming up with a proper logo, but it'll do! Glad you like.
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    I used to have VHS, but always preferred Betamax !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cribbit View Post
    This means i now have for sale the original block and heads
    Out of idle interest, is the diameter of the cylinders enough to fit an average wine bottle?
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    Quote Originally Posted by brrm View Post
    Out of idle interest, is the diameter of the cylinders enough to fit an average wine bottle?
    Nice idea
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    Quote Originally Posted by colintf View Post
    Nice idea
    Well, I was considering the whole Top Gear coffee table thing...
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    Quote Originally Posted by brrm View Post
    Well, I was considering the whole Top Gear coffee table thing...
    I as thinking, a good place to put 8 empty bottles in.
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