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Originally Posted by jcam (Post 1383969)

I believe Shelby would have used a modern SBF if he had them available to him.
Jamie

Maybe. But more likely, he would have used an all aluminum 482. Remember, this was the guy that sold a twin Paxton Cobra to Bill Cosby.

Okay guys.

Thanks everyone for you input. My minds been made up. I'm going to do what I can to get the 427 FE into my car. I think ir really because it's a 427 bodied car and to me, that what belongs inside the engine bay. As many of you alluded to it's about the legend and well, despite the extra work, this must be the only route I think.

The engine can be heard running and I am going to get it professionally appraised. Here's the spec and my application is intended only for the street.

Can anybody see any glaring holes here?

Thanks in advance guys

1968 FORD 427 SIDE OILER, HYDRAULIC LIFTER, STANDARD BORE, BALANCED ENGINE.
BUILD DATE NUMBERS 8CG E1
OIL PRESSURE, 55-60 LBS AT IDLE.
BLOCK HONED TO .008.
NEW 9.8-1 PISTONS [RUNS EXCELLENT ON PUMP GAS}
COMP. CAM 33-230-4 280 H
CRANK 93M FE 98 W/SCREW IN OIL JOURNAL PLUGS.
FLUID DAMPER HBF.
COMP. PUSH RODS # 7533
-MILODAN COMPETITION OIL PAN.
-MELLING HEAVY DUTY HIGH VOLUME OIL PUMP.
-DOUBLE ROLLER TIMING CHAIN.
-EDELBROCK PERFORMANCE RPM INTAKE W/ MATCHING HEADS.
ACCEL DISTRIBUTOR # 71200E
-MSD IGNITION
-FEL PRO HEAD GASKETS.
HOLLEY 650 DOUBLE PUMPER CARB.
COBRA LEMANS VALVE COVERS.
-EDELBROCK ALUMINUM WATER PUMP.
DUAL REMOTE OIL FILTERS.
-ARP BOLT KIT.
-FLYWHEEL INCLUDED.

Sounds good what about the rocker arms, intake manifold? I would ask for a projected HP also.

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Originally Posted by Detroit Bill (Post 1384139)

Sounds good what about the rocker arms, intake manifold? I would ask for a projected HP also.

Well as stated it says Edlbrock RPM intake. All I know about the lifters is that it says hydraulic, but appraisal will see about that. Owner say feels like 500hp but never been tested. I'm not too bothered about extreme power. It's the motor itself and sound that's the thing. Standard 425hp/480ft lbs will suit me fine, if motor is in good shape.

Nowhere close to 500 hp with that combo.....especially the carburetor that belongs on a 302. :)

The cam is a bit tame also -- but only if horsepower is a key goal. At 230 @.050 it will have a bit of a lope at idle but would be pretty easy to drive on the street overall. I have slightly more duration and lift in my cam with 459 cubes, steel heads, dual 600 Holleys, and a little less compression. My motor made 485 hp @ 5400. In a bit smaller engine I would guess your peak is also somewhere around 5400 to 5500 rpm. That leaves quite a bit of room if you want more power. A bit bigger cam and carb would probably perk the engine up considerably.

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Originally Posted by blykins (Post 1384202)

Nowhere close to 500 hp with that combo.....especially the carburetor that belongs on a 302. :)

What do you think it is?

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Originally Posted by blykins (Post 1384202)

Nowhere close to 500 hp with that combo.....especially the carburetor that belongs on a 302. :)

What do you think it is? Could I just change carb and to what?

400-425.

You could change the carb and probably pick up 25 hp.

Had a small block switched to an aluminum FE, love it

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Originally Posted by AC Ventura (Post 1384138)

Okay guys.

Thanks everyone for you input. My minds been made up. I'm going to do what I can to get the 427 FE into my car.

Well, I'm glad I played a role in your decision. I'll have to add you to the LONG list, including the majority of my family members, who also don't listen to me. :LOL:

You're going to miss that anemic small block. :D