Shafiroff's New 509 Offeing

[Monk]

Seems Shafiroff is offering a newer version of the 409........a 509 and all aluminum.
Article doesn't give the cost....sure it's not cheap.
I know what I've got invested in my W build and we used an iron truck block.

http://www.rodauthority.com/news/shafiroff-509-has-cool-factor-for-early-chevys-street-rods/

[DanStokes]

Very cool - and, I'll bet, pricey. I wonder how much lighter?

Dan

[Monk]

Very cool - and, I'll bet, pricey. I wonder how much lighter?

Dan

Not quite sure.........Bob Walla was working on his aluminum version several years ago and I
had his numbers at one time. An iron 409 all loaded up I think is a little over 600 lbs.

Just got these prices for the Shafiroff's offering:

615HP $26,500
545HP $23,500

[SuperBuickGuy]

Invested?

[Deaf Bob]

sunk?

[Monk]

Dropped?

[CDMBill]

And the song lyrics update just fine, " she's real fine, my...". So sure what's $26K for 615 HP

[Thumpin455]

And the song lyrics update just fine, " she's real fine, my...". So sure what's $26K for 615 HP

That is a hell of a bargain for 615hp.

[70chevyC-10]

Gonna take alot of pennies and dimes.

[Monk]

Aluminum block weighs 131#, iron block 196#
Lots of weight savings in the heads.

We made 647 hp & 602 # tq

[John Brewer]

Whatever Shafiroff builds is good stuff. I am so glad I bought the heads and cam they recommended for my dragster as I have more power and reliabilty when I make a changeto the tune-up than anything I have experienced. If you want the best, plan on paying for it!!!

[Monk]

Sort of cool to see 'em take the W block and work with it.........and yeah it
ain't cheap when it's done right.