427 FE Block Question

[Bernica]

Pretty stout numbers! Break-in period is extremely important. Even more so if you went Patrick's direction and put in solid lifters!

[Richard Cowart]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Pretty stout numbers! Break-in period is extremely important. Even more so if you went Patrick's direction and put in solid lifters!

I asked about break-in and they said the engine is considered broken in. Did not ask about lifters. Forged stroker crank, forged 10:1 pistons, Edelbrock heads and intake manifold, some sort of hybrid Holly carb, MSD ignition, 7 qt pan with baffles - lots of good stuff. They require Joe Gibbs racing oil to be used or the warrantee is voided. So, I bought a case and they put the oil in the crate. I appreciated that. And, I got to pick my valve covers - Cobra Le Mans in black.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Richard Cowart

I asked about break-in and they said the engine is considered broken in. Did not ask about lifters. Forged stroker crank, forged 10:1 pistons, Edelbrock heads and intake manifold, some sort of hybrid Holly carb, MSD ignition, 7 qt pan with baffles - lots of good stuff. They require Joe Gibbs racing oil to be used or the warrantee is voided. So, I bought a case and they put the oil in the crate. I appreciated that. And, I got to pick my valve covers - Cobra Le Mans in black.

If they didn't give you lash numbers, then it's almost certainly hydraulic. And it's getting to the point now where you have to beg on your knees to get a builder to put a solid flat tappet cam in anymore. But a quick email to the builder just confirming that it is indeed a hydraulic cam build would be in order.

[Richard Cowart]

Originally Posted by patrickt

If they didn't give you lash numbers, then it's almost certainly hydraulic. And it's getting to the point now where you have to beg on your knees to get a builder to put a solid flat tappet cam in anymore. But a quick email to the builder just confirming that it is indeed a hydraulic cam build would be in order.

I was told I will be getting the entire build list where all parts and the build are documented.

This all happened very fast. I called on a Friday afternoon asking about their 427 FE aluminum engines, we got to talking and the owner said, "Oh, BTW. We just finished building a 427 FE with a NOS iron block." He started telling me about the engine and I said I think that is my engine. Now, the issue was how do I bring this up to the wife, especially since I purchased 10 months ago a pristine 1989 Mercedes 560 SL. I brought this up on Monday morning and she said it sounded like that is my engine. Bought it that morning and, after the fact, am finding out the specifics.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by Richard Cowart

I was told I will be getting the entire build list where all parts and the build are documented.

This all happened very fast. I called on a Friday afternoon asking about their 427 FE aluminum engines, we got to talking and the owner said, "Oh, BTW. We just finished building a 427 FE with a NOS iron block." He started telling me about the engine and I said I think that is my engine. Now, the issue was how do I bring this up to the wife, especially since I purchased 10 months ago a pristine 1989 Mercedes 560 SL. I brought this up on Monday morning and she said it sounded like that is my engine. Bought it that morning and, after the fact, am finding out the specifics.

Please keep us posted on the build sheet.
Quite a leap of faith you made there Sir! I hope all is in order.

[Richard Cowart]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Please keep us posted on the build sheet.
Quite a leap of faith you made there Sir! I hope all is in order.

I will have a look at the build sheet and get all of the particulars. At this point I have no concerns.