5.8L Sleeved Aluminum Sleeved Short Block Phase (3)

L&M Engines Phase (3) 5.8L Aluminum Short Block

Our Phase (3) 5.8L Shortblock is for those of you whom are looking for ultimate reliability for street use or to have the confidence at the track. Our sleeved blocks have been proven to hold massive horsepower pass after pass.

The Build

5.8L GT500 Aluminum Block

Builds include a Ford 5.8L GT500 aluminum engine block as used in the GT500s, we put this block into our CNC to machine for sleeves and finish the block with our ductile iron sleeves.

If you would like to reuse your old block, please call or email us to obtain an updated quote since pricing will differ when using customer supplied engine components.

New 5.4L Cobra Jet Steel Crankshaft

New 5.4L Cobra Jet steel crankshaft. We have found the Cobra Jet crankshafts to be one of the strongest crankshafts available for this application with extensive race proven reliability. Double keyed by us as a standard feature (Can still be used with single key dampers).

Oliver I Beam Billet Rods

I beam billet connecting rods.

Manley Coated Pistons 

King Engine Rod and Main Bearings

• King Rod Bearings XPN Series
• King Main Bearings HP Series

Full Race Engine Prep

Every engine gets the full race preparation whether it’s destined for the street or the track.

• Measure main bearing bores and alignment
• Install honing stress plates to measure plasma spray cylinders for size and fit
• Wash block for assembly
• Install pistons on rods with locks and check clearances
• Digitally balanced crankshaft
• Polish crankshaft and check journal dimensions
• Wash crankshaft for assembly
• Precision file end gaps of piston rings for required application
• Measure main & rod clearances, selective fit bearings for proper oil clearance, install bearings
• Assemble Ford Modular engine to short block configuration
• Review all dimensions & clearances
• Final QA and inspection

Engine Block Exchange Policy