We’ve added some new selections for our most popular Shrader engine combinations. Named after real-life deadly creatures, these engine options will give your Ford that extra edge to crush the competition.
We can change any aspect of your engine build to accommodate your specific needs.
All of our engines are assembled in a clean climate-controlled building to ensure the most precise measurements and consistent quality engine builds.
2-Valve / 3-Valve / 4-Valve Shortblocks
CopperHead 650
Our budget-minded forged shortblock, designed for naturally aspirated, mild boost, or small nitrous applications. For use with 2V, 3V, 4V heads. 650 hp rating.
Internet Sale Price: $3299
Features:
• New Ford Racing iron 4.6 block, prepped
• Cast steel 6-bolt crankshaft
• Manley forged H-beam rods w/ ARP bolts
• ARP Main Studs
• Forged Manley pistons w/coated skirts (various dish size available)
• Clevite main and rod bearings
• Professionally balanced and assembled with accurate tolerances
• Add a Ford Racing HO Cobra oil pump (installed): only $80 more
• Although not the deadliest of snakes, the venom from a Copperhead Snake bite is toxic, extremely painful, and requires immediate medical treatment.
Black Widow 850
Forged everything! Designed for high boost or big nitrous cars. Also features our upgraded DSS pistons with valve reliefs for big duration cams. For use with 2V, 3V, 4V heads. 850 hp rating.
Internet Sale Price: $3915
Features:
• New Ford Racing iron 4.6 block, prepped
• Forged steel 8-bolt Cobra crankshaft
• Manley forged H-beam rods w/ ARP bolts
• ARP Main Studs
• Forged DSS GSX pistons w/valve reliefs and “X-groove” skirts (various dish sizes)
• Clevite main and rod bearings
• Rear main cover and new seal are included
• Professionally balanced and assembled with accurate tolerances
• Add a Ford Racing HO Cobra oil pump (installed): only $80 more
• Black widow spiders are considered to be one of the world’s most poisonous and are the most venomous spiders across North America. Their venom is 15 times stronger than that of a rattlesnake.
Bullet Ant 855
Similar to our Black Widow only with an aluminum block to reduce weight. Designed for high boost or big nitrous cars. Features our upgraded DSS pistons with valve reliefs for big duration cams. For use with 2V, 3V, 4V heads. 850 hp rating.
Internet Sale Price: $4729
Features:
• Aluminum WAP 4.6 block, prepped
• Forged steel 8-bolt Cobra crankshaft
• Manley forged H-beam rods w/ ARP bolts
• ARP 4-bolt Main Studs
• Forged DSS GSX pistons w/valve reliefs and “X-groove” skirts (various dish sizes)
• Clevite main and rod bearings
• Rear main cover and new seal are included
• Professionally balanced and assembled with accurate tolerances
• Add a Ford Racing HO Cobra oil pump (installed): only $80 more
• A native of Africa, the Bullet Ant’s sting is reportedly the most powerful insect sting on Earth, and is described as waves of burning, throbbing, all-consuming pain that continues for up to 24 hours.
Poison Dart 875 (STROKER)
Our 298ci stroker aluminum shortblock gives you more cubic inch and stays in a lightweight block. Designed for big boost or big nitrous cars. Features our upgraded DSS pistons with valve reliefs for big duration cams. For use with 2V, 3V, 4V heads. 850 hp rating.
Internet Sale Price: $5399
Features:
• Aluminum WAP 4.6 block, prepped
• Forged steel 8-bolt STROKER crankshaft
• Manley forged H-beam rods w/ ARP bolts
• ARP 4-bolt Main Studs
• Forged DSS GSX pistons w/valve reliefs and “X-groove” skirts (various dish sizes)
• Clevite High Perf main and rod bearings
• Rear main cover and new seal are included
• Professionally balanced and assembled with accurate tolerances
• Add a Ford Racing HO Cobra oil pump (installed): only $80 more
• The Poison Dart Frog’s skin contains a toxic chemical that sickens or kills any animal that touches it. Two micrograms of this deadly toxin (enough to fit on the head of a pin) will easily kill a large animal.
Brazilian Spider 950
Using a BOSS Big Bore iron block, this 304ci option is ready for anything. Standard stroke great for high-revving engines. Designed for N/A, high boost or big nitrous cars. Features our upgraded DSS pistons with valve reliefs for big duration cams. For use with 2V, 3V, 4V heads. 950 hp rating.
Internet Sale Price: $5469
Features:
• BOSS Big Bore iron block, completely machined and prepped
• Forged steel 8-bolt Cobra crankshaft
• Manley forged H-beam rods w/ upgraded ARP2000 bolts
• ARP Main Studs
• Forged DSS GSX pistons w/valve reliefs and “X-groove” skirts (various dish sizes)
• Clevite main and rod bearings
• Rear main cover and new seal are included
• Professionally balanced and assembled with accurate tolerances
• Add a Ford Racing HO Cobra oil pump (installed): only $80 more
• Widely considered the most venomous species of spider. The Brazilian Wandering Spider is not afraid of humans, and will aggressively attack anything that it feels is a threat. This fact, doubled with the toxicity of its venom, makes it extremely dangerous.
Tarantula Hawk (T-Hawk) 1000 (STROKER)
The ultimate 323ci BOSS STROKER engine for massive horsepower capabilities. Designed for high boost or big nitrous cars. Features our upgraded DSS pistons with valve reliefs for big duration cams. For use with 2V, 3V, 4V heads. 1000+ hp rating.
Internet Sale Price: $6099
Features:
• BOSS Big Bore iron block, completely machined and prepped
• Forged steel 8-bolt 3.75″ STROKER crankshaft
• Manley forged H-beam rods w/ upgraded ARP2000 bolts
• ARP Main Studs
• Forged DSS GSX pistons w/valve reliefs and “X-groove” skirts (various dish sizes)
• Clevite main and rod bearings
• Rear main cover and new seal are included
• Professionally balanced and assembled with accurate tolerances
• Add a Ford Racing HO Cobra oil pump (installed): only $80 more
• Tarantula hawks are one of the largest species of wasps in the Southwest US. They attack tarantulas with their powerful sting to paralyze them and bury them in holes in the ground to feed their young.