05-21-2009, 06:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: cleveland,
OH
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4000, 427
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Originally Posted by dcdoug
I have a guy who is building me an engine using new/used NOS 427 side oiler block, NOS heads, NOS TRW pistons, NOS LeMans rods and NOS 427 Crank. Before assembly, I am researching everything to be sure I am getting what I am paying for, which seems to be the case. I will post the numbers and date codes when I get them and any feedback you have would be appreciated.
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I'd have the block's cylinder walls sonic checked for thickness to make sure there is no core shift issue, as there are new blocks available much stronger, thicker, and heavier, than the original. I don;t think I'd use the lemans rods.
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