Carroll Shelby Engine Company 331ci Aluminum V8 Crate Engine — Stroker, Fully Built, Premium Components

A professionally assembled Carroll Shelby Engine Company performance V8, built around a California-cast aluminum 289 block and stroked to 331 cubic inches. This engine combines classic small-block architecture with premium modern internals, delivering exceptional strength, reliability, and street/track performance. Featuring forged rotating components, a roller valvetrain, performance induction, and signature Carroll Shelby branding.

 Key Technical Specifications

Base Architecture

• Aluminum 289 small-block (California cast)

• Bored to 4.030″

• Stroked to 331ci

Rotating Assembly

• SCAT 4340 forged-steel stroker crankshaft

• SCAT H-beam connecting rods

• Mahle PowerPak 4032 aluminum pistons

• Hydraulic roller camshaft (custom grind)

• Melling high-volume oil pump

Cylinder Heads & Valvetrain

• Aluminum cylinder heads

• Machined smooth front faces with Carroll Shelby CS logo

• Aluminum roller rockers

• Hydraulic roller lifters

• Black Shelby aluminum finned valve covers

Induction & Ignition

• Performance intake manifold

• Holley four-barrel carburetor

• MSD Pro-Billet distributor

• MSD ignition components

Lubrication & Cooling

• Moroso 8-quart front-sump oil pan

• Aluminum water pump

Inclusions

A complete turnkey long block with:

• Induction system (intake + Holley carburetor)

• Ignition system (MSD Pro-Billet distributor + components)

• Roller valvetrain

• Shelby finned valve covers

• Moroso front-sump oil system

• All performance internals installed and ready

Everything shown in the listing is included.

 Highlights & Selling Points

• Authentic Carroll Shelby Engine Company build

• Forged rotating assembly for maximum durability

• 331ci stroker — ideal combination of torque and high-rpm performance

• Premium aftermarket components throughout

• Aluminum small-block architecture reduces weight and improves cooling

• CS-logo machined cylinder heads — rare and collectible

• Perfect for classic Shelby builds, Cobra kits, early Mustangs, or restomod projects

• A high-quality, high-performance engine ready to drop in