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Old 01-17-2018, 04:25 PM
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Default So, what are the differences?
I like to build my own engines (and a few for my friends), but I've never attempted an FE, especially a 427 Side oiler. Now, I know from reading on this forum that you basically need to be Einstein to understand them and superhuman to get them to run properly, so that leaves me out....

All kidding aside, what really are the differences and difficulties of building a proper 427 FE as opposed to a SBF or 385 engine? What little secrets would one need to know to properly assemble one that won't detonate into a million unrecognizable pieces on ignition?

Anyone care to share your secrets or what secret password to access the 427 FE assemblers club?

Bob
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