427 Windsor Stroker

[blykins]

The "proper" 427 would have been an FE.

Building a 427ci Windsor doesn't make it any more original, nor does trying to disguise it as an FE by putting valve cover adapters on it. It blows my mind the lengths that people will go to, in order to make things look like something they're not.

An all-iron FE may be heavier, but they certainly didn't have any issues with weight back in the day.

The "heat of a big block" is a wives' tale. Why would a 427ci FE put out more heat than a 427ci SBF?

[Streetwize]

Well being the Thread topic is '427 Windsor stroker' it's what I replied to.

This is all my opinion only:

The Heat of an FE would be more in reference to its larger proportions which put the engine in closer proximity to the footboxes and Firewall, not related to its BTU output for a given HP.

for a street Cobra Replica the lighter weight of the smallblock somewhat offsets the typically heavier fiberglass replica bodyweight vs a factory Cobra aluminum skin, an FE only makes a heavier replica even heavier all else being equal.

As for the Valve covers on my motor? They were gifted to me (someone assumed it was an FE 427) so I used them.

Im just stating I am very happy with my motor and the car's reliability and performance. Period.

[MKS427]

Originally Posted by blykins

The "proper" 427 would have been an FE.

Why would a 427ci FE put out more heat than a 427ci SBF?

Because, just like me, it's carrying a little extra weight. LOL