Swapping Roush 427W for KC/Pond 482

[blykins]

Originally Posted by Varmit

Want to pull my Roush 427RS/TW and replace it with a Keith Craft 482 with Pond block. One of the things I was asked was would my SPF designed to accept a BB FE. Talked to SPF they said no problem. Know I have to change headers, motor mounts and probably lower radiator hose. Are the any more potential problems or concerns I need to address when I go to do this. They are telling me approx 6 weeks for engine delivery. Plan on installing a McCloud dual disc and pressure plate in the process. What would be a good bell housing to go to. Would appreciate any other input. Will be ensuring my medical insurance is up to date, think it will probably be a beast. Looking at about 650 tq and about the same in HP

Thanks in advance
Benny

With the bellhousing, you don't have much of a choice.....they don't make Lakewood bells anymore. Either way, I'd much rather have the lighter, smaller Quicktime.

The McLeod RST twin disc is the best route to go here.

[Varmit]

Originally Posted by blykins

With the bellhousing, you don't have much of a choice.....they don't make Lakewood bells anymore. Either way, I'd much rather have the lighter, smaller Quicktime.

The McLeod RST twin disc is the best route to go here.

Thanks for saving the research time, any other suggestions

[Mark IV]

I have a set of Superformance "FE" headers in stock with the silver ceramic coating if you are interested.

+2 on the Quicktime bell......almost always they dial in within tolerence, something that was rarely ever said about the Lakewoods!

The radiator hoses and the "FE" engine pedistals along with the headers are the only really big things you need to make the swap.

Oh, and I have the"FE" pedistals as well!

[StreetSnake]

Watcha doing with the Windsor?

[Varmit]

Originally Posted by StreetSnake

Watcha doing with the Windsor?

Couple of local guys have expressed in interest, but nothing solid.
The engine had 8k on it when I got it, now has 15k, so I can only testify to the miles I put on it. Some have been during about 5 canyon runs. Not a lot or rev time about 5k. Very light oil consumption. I had the valves replaced at about 12 k due to what I thought were the valve guides leaking. Come to find out the valve stems were worn at the valve guide wearing points, allowing oil by. Had ferira (sp) larger valves installed, and some porting behind the intake valves done, then installed a Pro Fuel 850. Engine has the twisted wedge cam, and Roush's Dyno sheet showed 515 hp and 535 tq when it was delivered. It will probable be around 525 to hp and 550 tq now. Engine does run stronger. Has Roush valve covers and air cleaner, polished intake manifold, appears like most of the other Roush Engines on Cobra Country that has been pictured. Got no compliants about the engine, nice hit at idle, and runs good. But it's not a 482 BB. If you are interested let me know. I have no idea what the engine is worth. I'm in San Diego