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10/12/2012
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Company: Bill Mitchell Products
www.theengineshop.com


Brand New Vintage 409 Block



Aluminum 'W' Block Marks First New BB Chevy Block Since 1966

 

The BMP 409 aluminum "W" block IS HERE! The first 6 have arrived and we are shipping them in the order that they were recieved. There will be a limited number of these available, after all the pre-sold 409s have been shipped! So if you have not ordered one, you had better prder one NOW! Future Production runs will be produced in very limited numbers sometime in the future.

It is basically a Big Block Chevy. It accepts the following to assemble it:

1. BBC crankshaft up to a 4.250˝

2. BBC harmonic balancer

3. BBC connecting rods

4. Custom 409 pistons

5. BBC timing chain and cover

6. BBC camshaft but with 409 lobe positions

7. 409 Lifters

8. BBC starter

9. BBC oil pan

10. 409 style water pump

11. 409 pulleys and brackets with the exception of needing a BBC bottom crank pulley (Please contact Lamar Walden Automotive as he has researched all the custom parts required including a complete serpentine belt set up if needed.)

TECHNICAL SPECS

409 Aluminum Block Specifications
Deck Height: 9.600˝
Std Bore Size: 4.240˝
Max Bore Size: 4.530˝
Crankshaft: Standard BBC clearanced for 4.250˝
Rods: Standard BBC
Pistons: 409 special w/valve notches relocated
Cam: 409 special w/BBC cam bearing journals
Cam Location: Standard BBC
Lifter Location: Standard 409
Lifters: Special 409 Lifters
Timing Chain: Standard BBC
Oil Pan: Standard BBC
Oil Pump: Standard BBC
Oil Pump Drive: Standard BBC
Timing Chain Cover: Standard BBC
Water Pump: Standard 409
Cylinder Heads: Standard 409
Intake Manifold: Standard 409
Distributor: Standard BBC w/.300˝ spacer under the collar

 

For additional information, visit Bill Mitchell Products at theengineshop.com or call 631-737-0372.

 












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