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Yeah was leaning towards the Dart shp 9.200 block. Can use my heads and I think my CHI single plain with a little fab work. It's just sump and pump I think are Windsor.

My 408 engine build has taken a turn as my original block didn't sonic to well with some walls coming in @ .90 . So instead of chasing another original block and wasting more money, I have decided to go aftermarket. So my question is which way to go , the arrow which is more a traditional Cleveland or the dart shp 9.200 which is a hybrid type (clevo/windsor). I already have CHI 208 heads and manifold and sump etc. Anyone with some info would be much appreciated

Pretty sure the dart shp blocks are cheaper. Have just been reading about the some issues with the main cap bolts with the arrow block.

Completely agree about the state (or lack there of) of our manufacturing industry. You would prefer dart over arrow ? Was leaning towards arrow as its basically a Cleveland block that's been updated.

This is exactly the reason why I'm opting for an aftermarket block, don't see the point wasting time and $$ on a standard block. Think I'll stick to around 400 cubes but.

Can go 454 on my iron eagle block They have different ranges for dart Normal entry level block think handles 1k hp? Iron eagle 1500 Next level is billet All depends on your budget Time.you find a standard good block ud be in it close to a after market block and not be as strong

Chinese, but finished here correct? I don't need anything outrageous, what is the price for these T.Meyer block's ?

Early pre-production Arrows had air pockets and inclusions in the castings, haven't seen much more since then. I don't know why it's cheaper to go Chinese when we have so much iron here. We used to be the smart country (apparently), but nowdays nobody can be bothered. They just shut down the foundry for Ford, why not keep it open for contracting small jobs like this? With all that's already invested, it would pay to go with a decent block. Dart has the experience and reputation, and bang-for-buck I think can't be beaten. Available in 4.125 bores for easy cubes, work better with big valve heads. More aftermarket gear available for the bottom end, serpentine conversions are easier with reverse rotation water pumps, general factory accessory mounts, etc. Sent from my CPH1903 using Tapatalk

Another vote for T.Meyer Track Boss Cleveland engines. He does them in Aluminum or Cast Iron. Engineered for around 2000hp reliably. Cast and Machined in the USA. The Arrow blocks are Australian, but they're cast in China apparently, and I don't like that.

Have you gone this way yourself, if so how much?

TRACK BOSS BLOCK

& then at the smaller Ci end of the scale there was the Joe Gauci/Profab's TC/TD Cortina with a turboed 200 xflow running 8.58/158.56mph, I have a old magazine artice of it somewhere.