A couple months back I picked this shortblock up for a song; I'm just curious if it's anything special. The bellhousing has "C 84 11 X5" cast on it. It's got a raised intake surface, 3 3/16" bores and what I'm assuming are factory-cut reliefs.
Overall the block appears to be in terrific shape, though of course it has to be hot tanked and magnafluxed to be certain. The pistons were a BEAR to remove. Every one had to be drilled and chiseled out, but other than that the studs, cam, lifters and other ancillaries came apart with ease.
Thanks!
- Craig