Roush DL511RFEC 511 CI Race Ford FE Big Block Engine

Description

Dominate the drag strip with raw, naturally aspirated big block displacement using the Roush DL511RFEC 511 CI Race engine. This 511 cubic inch monster builds upon a heavy-duty aluminum FE block packed with a forged steel crankshaft and forged rods to easily handle 600 HP. Breathing through high-flow CNC aluminum heads and a single-plane race intake manifold, this crate engine delivers the authentic, tire-shredding big block Ford race experience without compromise.

Key Features of Roush DL511RFEC Race FE

• 600 HP Dyno-Proven Output: Leaves the factory fully hot-tested to guarantee massive race-level horsepower and unstoppable low-end torque.
• Single-Plane Race Induction: Arrives equipped with a high-flow aluminum intake manifold ready to accept a massive 4-barrel racing carburetor.
• Aluminum FE Engine Block: Significantly reduces front-end vehicle weight compared to an iron block while drastically increasing structural rigidity.
• Forged Rotating Assembly: Packs the massive block with a forged steel crank and H-beam rods to handle brutal track acceleration safely.
• CNC-Ported Aluminum Heads: Maximizes high-velocity airflow port dynamics to feed the massive 511ci cylinders efficiently at high RPMs.
• Solid Roller Valvetrain: Provides extreme valve lift and duration without the high-RPM valve float associated with hydraulic setups.

Component Breakdown Race Carbureted FE Big Block

This massive-displacement FE block gives you a bulletproof foundation for your vintage drag car.

• The heavy-duty aluminum FE block is packed with forged internals and a high-lift solid roller camshaft
• Arrives fully dressed with CNC aluminum heads custom valve covers a single-plane race intake and an MSD distributor

Vehicle Fitment & Compatibility Matrix

This 511 cubic inch big block requires serious hood clearance and heavy-duty motor mounts. Dropping a race-spec 511ci FE powerplant into your chassis gives you 600 horsepower of naturally aspirated track dominance.

• Fits vintage Ford Fairlane and Thunderbolt drag chassis seeking a dyno-verified 600 HP naturally aspirated powerplant
• Fits classic Ford Mustang pro-street builds modified to accept massive big block FE dimensions
• Fits custom high-performance marine or off-road projects requiring a heavy-duty 8.4L aluminum block engine
• Fits classic Ford F-100 and F-250 truck bracket racers looking for massive torque and classic big block aesthetics

Fuel & Ignition System Requirements

Feeding a 511ci performance race engine requires a massive fuel delivery setup and a hot spark.

• Bolt on a high-CFM 850+ 4-barrel race carburetor and feed it with a dedicated high-volume electric fuel pump system
• Connect the included MSD distributor to a high-voltage MSD 6AL ignition box and run heavy-duty spark plug wires

Installation Break-In Oil & Priming Instructions

Follow these setup rules to keep your new 511ci solid roller engine healthy for years to come.

• Use a priming tool through the distributor hole to get oil flowing to the solid roller lifters before turning the crankshaft
• Fill the pan with conventional high-zinc 10W-40 break-in oil and run a varied RPM cycle to seat the forged rings

USA Warranty Emissions & Logistics

This engine is a purebred competition unit built to Roush Performance racing standards.

• Backed by Roush Performance dedicated racing support and strict manufacturing standards straight from the factory
• Sold strictly as a specialized racing product for off-road track use and ships securely on a heavy-duty freight pallet