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Brent Mills 05-08-2008 10:43 PM

Brent's Keith Craft 482FE buildup
 
Well, I'm in the process of building an RCR GT MKIV, and I asked the folks at http://www.keithcraft.com/ to build something "appropriate" for such a ride. We settled on a Shelby block, 482, which ended up on the dyno with some impressive numbers. 594HP and 605TQ. Uhmmm...that oughta do! :D

I asked them to take some pictures and give me some captions, as I wanted to document the build of the car, and I have always wondered about what it takes to build these puppies. I know it's not rocket science, but to many of us, it seems like it. Anyways, below you'll find some pictures and descriptions of the process.

Boring, decking, and blueprinting done on RMC Machine
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Here we are line honing the mains
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/engine36.JPG


Honing the block with torque plates
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/engine52.JPG
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Honing bar inside block
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/engine61.JPG


Rotating assembly for engine build
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...0/engine71.JPG


Custom Keith Craft Diamond Pistons
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/engine81.JPG


Scat I-Beam 6.700 Connecting Rods
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/engine91.JPG


Pistons, pins, and rods before assembly
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine101.JPG


Crankshaft being balanced with correct bob weights
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine111.JPG
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine111.JPG


Heads being CNC ported in 5-axix CNC machine
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine291.JPG
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine281.JPG



Bare Edelbrock CNC ported Castings
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine131.JPG


Chamber and valve job on Edelbrock CNC castings
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine141.JPG


Exhaust ports on Edelbrock Castings
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine151.JPG


Shelby block with head and main studs, checking block for crankshaft rotation.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine171.JPG
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Shortblock with lifters and timing set installed.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine211.JPG


Shortblock with damper and oil pan.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine221.JPG


Long block ready for valvetrain installation.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine231.JPG


Moly on the pushrods to keep from coming off lifter during assembly.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../engine241.JPG


Engine on SF-902 for Dyno Test and Tune
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Dyno #'s! :)
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...dium/dyno2.jpg

wtm442 05-08-2008 11:01 PM

Saweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Chaplin 05-08-2008 11:03 PM

Brent-
Nice pics. What cam is in that? That looks like it is going to be a real nice motor- makes peak hp below 6k and 600ft/lbs of torque at 4300! Any idea what kind of torque it made lower in the rpm range? If it is making 600 at 4300, I would have to think it is over 400 by 3000 rpm. Hope you have a lot of money for tires!**)

xlr8or 05-08-2008 11:14 PM

Hope you have lots of money for a transaxle. ;)

Brent that is going to be awesome.

Brent Mills 05-08-2008 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xlr8or (Post 841541)
Hope you have lots of money for a transaxle. ;)

Yeah, believe me, I'm not going to be doing any stand still burnouts. The 930 transaxles are stout, but....I'll need to be careful.

undy 05-09-2008 04:36 AM

Brent,

I know you'll love the engine. Keith's Pond 482 that he built for me is literally amazing, tremedous power, Z-E-R-O oil consumption/blow-by, no drips, leaks or runs. 2K mile on the oil and it's still so light amber in color that I have to put on the reading glasses to read it on the dip stick.

What's the specs on the Comp Cams custom hydraulic roller?

Dave

Naumoff 05-09-2008 05:33 AM

Thanks for sharing Brent.

What does the engine weigh?

Dwight 05-09-2008 07:01 AM

GT 40 motor
 
Thanks for the story and pics!

I hope you post pictures of your GT 40 build.
Dwight

bret a ewing 05-09-2008 09:38 AM

Keiths machining equipment is incredible!

Not like the old days.......

bret a ewing 05-09-2008 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by undy (Post 841580)
Brent,

I know you'll love the engine. Keith's Pond 482 that he built for me is literally amazing, tremedous power, Z-E-R-O oil consumption/blow-by, no drips, leaks or runs. 2K mile on the oil and it's still so light amber in color that I have to put on the reading glasses to read it on the dip stick.

What's the specs on the Comp Cams custom hydraulic roller?

Dave

Great motor and man does it run, but it leaks like crazy. Maybe just oil the engine doesn't like and spits out.

RedCSX1 05-09-2008 12:58 PM

Morgan
 
Brent, Thats awesome. This is going to be some car. Of course all tax deductible right!:3DSMILE: Keith the build pics of the Shelby FE are great.

Naumoff 05-09-2008 01:06 PM

Brent,
You know the Mk IVs ran 2x4s inside a closed air box? That single four barrel just won't due. :D

damdfw 05-09-2008 01:09 PM

Is it wrong that I feel aroused after looking at those pictures? :JEKYLHYDE

Brent Mills 05-09-2008 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naumoff (Post 841708)
Brent,
You know the Mk IVs ran 2x4s inside a closed air box? That single four barrel just won't due. :D

Some had single some had dual. Both ways were in enclosed box and I'll be fabbing that up.

Naumoff 05-09-2008 02:57 PM

Cool Bent.
All the picks I have of the 1967 Mk IVs have 2x4s. I know you have done your homework.:cool:

olddog 05-09-2008 09:06 PM

Congrats on the engine!

The pictures of Keith Crafts shop deserve compliments too. What a nice set up. No wonder Keith has so many happy customers who compliment him all the time. I'd like to take a vacation there! I need a napkin to wipe up all the drool.

RICK LAKE 05-10-2008 02:14 AM

Sweet Motor Brent
 
Brent Mills Brent that's one strong motor you have. You you going to use a drysump in the car? for ground clearance? You think the cobr was a handful, wait until you get this hooked up in a GT. You you getting the parachute and diapher options?:eek::rolleyes::):) You know that with the right gearing you are looking in the 220mph range.%/. What is the torque rating on the 930 box? You might be pushing the limit. I will thinking that a TWM setup of 58's would setthat motor off really nice. (see other thread from SF Firedog on 511 motor) Rick L.

Jac Mac 05-10-2008 03:04 AM

Rick, the same thought about the pan crossed my mind although the pic gives a distorted view of the pan depth. FE's sit nose high in GT to the tune of around 3° so it may be OK.

Two Holleys are the 'right' look for induction ;), but hell who cares, damn thing will be that quick nobody will be able to keep up to see under the hood/clip.

Naumoff 05-10-2008 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jac Mac (Post 841879)
Rick, the same thought about the pan crossed my mind although the pic gives a distorted view of the pan depth. FE's sit nose high in GT to the tune of around 3° so it may be OK.

Two Holleys are the 'right' look for induction ;), but hell who cares, damn thing will be that quick nobody will be able to keep up to see under the hood/clip.

With the custom air box he has to build like on the originals I have seen it really doesn't matter.:)

The looks lf the Mk IV has grown on me real quick.
I like it better than the Mk II now.:cool:

Ronbo 05-10-2008 12:11 PM

Congrats Brent, I have basically the same engine coming as well.

Your pics are great. (shows me what mine looks like)

Kieth has quite the setup over there.


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