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VPE Ford Short Blocks for the 9.500 351W/5.8L platform are available in 4.000 and 4.125 base bore configurations, featuring 3.500, 4.000, 4.100 and 4.170 stroke crankshafts. As we build each order to suit your requirements, VPE short blocks are built with a range of compression ratios for both naturally aspirated and boosted applications. Stock block and cast crank units are also available for those that request them.

Also, cylinder heads and attendant components are available, along with custom designed camshafts, to round out your VPE performance engine. Please contact your tech representative for assistance.




Ford 351W _ 3.500 Stroke
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 9.500 351W/5.8L platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Villain Series short blocks feature factory production blocks, cast steel crankshafts and 4032 Forged pistons, while Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.000 Bore SHP block along with 3.500 stroke 4340 forged steel crankshafts, internally balanced, with H-Beam 4340 forged steel connecting rods, and 2618-t6 forged pistons.

VPE Vindicator Series feature an Dart Iron Eagle block, lightweight 4340 crankshaft, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

Also, cylinder heads and attendant components are available, along with custom designed camshafts, to round out your VPE performance engine.
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Ford 408W _ 4.000 Stroke
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 9.500 351W/5.8L platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Villain Series short blocks feature factory production blocks, cast steel crankshafts and 4032 Forged pistons, while Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.000 Bore SHP block along with 4.000 stroke 4340 forged steel crankshafts, internally balanced, with H-Beam 4340 forged steel connecting rods, and 2618-t6 forged pistons.

VPE Vindicator Series feature an Dart Iron Eagle block, lightweight 4340 crankshafts, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

Also, cylinder heads and attendant components are available, along with custom designed camshafts, to round out your VPE performance engine.
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Ford 427W _ 4.000 Stroke (4.125 Bore)
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 9.500 4.000 Stroke, 4.125 Bore platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.125 bore SHP block along with 4.000 stroke 4340 forged steel crankshafts, Internally Balanced, H-Beam 4340 forged steel connecting rods, and 2618-t6 forged pistons.

VPE Vindicator Series feature an Dart Iron Eagle block, lightweight 4340 crankshaft, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

Stock block and cast crank units are available for those that request them. Also, cylinder head and attendant components are available, along with custom designed camshafts, to round out your VPE performance engine.
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Ford 418W _ 4.100 Stroke
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 9.500 351W/5.8L platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Villain Series short blocks feature factory production blocks, cast steel crankshafts and 4032 Forged pistons, while Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.000 Bore SHP block along with 4.100 stroke 4340 forged steel crankshafts, internally balanced, with H-Beam 4340 forged steel connecting rods, and 2618-t6 forged pistons.

VPE Vindicator Series feature an Dart Iron Eagle block, lightweight 4340 crankshafts, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

Also, cylinder heads and attendant components are available, along with custom designed camshafts, to round out your VPE performance engine.
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Ford 438W _ 4.100 Stroke (4.125 Bore)
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 9.500 4.000 Stroke, 4.125 Bore platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.125 bore SHP block along with 4.100 stroke 4340 forged steel crankshafts, Internally Balanced, H-Beam 4340 forged steel connecting rods, and 2618-t6 forged pistons.

VPE Vindicator Series feature an Dart Iron Eagle block, lightweight 4340 crankshaft, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

Stock block and cast crank units are available for those that request them. Also, cylinder head and attendant components are available, along with custom designed camshafts, to round out your VPE performance engine.
more info
Ford 428W _ 4.170 Stroke
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 9.500 351W/5.8L platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Villain Series short blocks feature factory production blocks, cast steel crankshafts and 4032 Forged pistons, while Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.000 Bore SHP block along with 4.170 stroke 4340 forged steel crankshafts, internally balanced, with H-Beam 4340 forged steel connecting rods, and 2618-t6 forged pistons.

VPE Vindicator Series feature an Dart Iron Eagle block, lightweight 4340 crankshafts, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

Also, cylinder heads and attendant components are available, along with custom designed camshafts, to round out your VPE performance engine.
more info
Ford 446W _ 4.170 Stroke (4.125 Bore)
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 9.500 4.000 Stroke, 4.125 Bore platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.125 bore SHP block along with 4.170 stroke 4340 forged steel crankshafts, Internally Balanced, H-Beam 4340 forged steel connecting rods, and 2618-t6 forged pistons.

VPE Vindicator Series feature an Dart Iron Eagle block, lightweight 4340 crankshaft, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

Stock block and cast crank units are available for those that request them. Also, cylinder head and attendant components are available, along with custom designed camshafts, to round out your VPE performance engine.
more info