Boss 302 short block for $2099 and free shipping

[topless95]

What do you guys think about this combo?

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=707cPath=11_90

NEW!! BOSS 302 Short Block Kit

The new BOSS 302 Shortblock kit features quality engine components at a very competitive price. This kit utilizes forged pistons, forged connecting rods and a steel crankshaft wrapped in the BOSS 302 block. The unassembled kit is an excellent value and a great start for any performance 302 engine build.


BOSS 302 Shortblock Kit Includes:
Limited Quantities Available
Mahle? forged Aluminum Pistons with ring set
Eagle 4340 forged chromoly 6-bolt crank
Eagle 4130 forged steel I-beam connecting rods
Built with all new parts: Photo and specs may vary
Engine bearings not included
The first generation BOSS 302 block with over $1,400 worth of quality engine components, at a great package price!
Includes: BOSS 4-bolt main block M-6010-BOSS302
BOSS block features:
Splayed 4-bolt main on 2, 3, 4, main caps, 2-bolt main on first and fifth main caps
Main bearing bores finished to low limit
Finished lifter bores
Machined to accept factory roller lifter guides and lifter guide retainer
Revised oiling and cooling system passageways
Siamese bore with drilled coolant crossover holes
Increased bulkhead material
Threaded core and galley plugs
1 piece rear main seal

 

[LAFENATU]

Looks good but I would sell the rods and invest in some H-Beam rods.

 

[Javi]

id jump on that..

 

[BlkoutGT]

Im just wondering if the cylinders are finished or do you have to do that any way? If it is, thats a great deal.

 

[LAFENATU]

Im just wondering if the cylinders are finished or do you have to do that any way? If it is, thats a great deal.

Nope.

All boss blocks have to be machined. Boss is a race block and it is finished to the minimum to allow the engine builder to machine to their specs. The main line still needs to be align honed, the bores will need to be checked and most likely honed with a torque plate. The deck will need to be cut too as usually even if you don't care about setting zero deck (which you should for proper quench), fresh production blocks always have scratches etc.

 

[BlkoutGT]

So basically they are just given you the boss block that you can get anywhere with a stockish rotating assembly. I mean its a good deal, but if your getting it machined anyway wouldn't you just get it bored .30 over while your doing it?