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VPE Ford Short Blocks for the 8.200 302/5.0L platform are available in 4.000 and 4.125 base bore configurations, featuring 3.000, 3.205 and 3.400 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 302 _ 3.000 Stroke
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 8.200 302ci platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Villain Series short blocks feature factory production blocks, cast steel crankshafts and 4032 Forged pistons, while the Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.000 bore SHP block, along with 3.000 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 crankshafts, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

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 331 _ 3.250 Stroke
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 8.200 331ci platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Villain Series short blocks feature factory production blocks, cast steel crankshafts and 4032 Forged pistons, while the Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.000 bore SHP block, along with 3.250 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 crankshafts, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

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 347 _ 3.250 Stroke (4.125 Bore)
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 8.200 3.250 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 3.250 stroke 4340 forged steel crankshafts, externally balanced to 28 oz, H-Beam 4340 forged steel connecting rods, and 2618-t6 forged pistons.

VPE Vindicator Series feature an Dart Iron Eagle block, lightweight 4340 crankshaft, Probe 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 347 _ 3.400 Stroke
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 8.200 347ci platform, tuned to suit your desired performance range. Villain Series short blocks feature factory production blocks, cast steel crankshafts and 4032 Forged pistons, while the Vigilante Series are complimented by a Dart 4.000 bore SHP block, along with 3.000 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 crankshafts, Molnar H-Beam connecting rods, and custom 2618-t6 forged pistons.

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 363 _ 3.400 Stroke (4.125 Bore)
VPE Short Blocks are available for the 8.200 3.400 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 3.400 stroke 4340 forged steel crankshafts, Internal Balanced, 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.

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