Thought it would be fun to document this build. This engine is for Alan Carter, who plans to stick it down into an ERA car that's being built right now.
Alan's desire is to build a period correct 427, focusing on originality, looks, and a moderate amount of horsepower. Upon receiving his order, I put some feelers out for some parts and scrounged up a really nice 427 S/O block, a pair of C5 medium riser heads, and a Sidewinder intake manifold. I was also able to find a C5 dual point distributor, which is now with Faron Rhoads, being restored and converted over to electronic ignition via a Pertronix module. I had a nice C4 3.780" crankshaft here that I sent off to have freshly ground.
A few goodies are already here:
*Custom Comp Cams billet hydraulic roller camshaft, 235/241 @ .050", 110 LSA, .580" lift.
*SI stainless 11/32" valves, 2.250/1.750
*Scat H-beam FE rods
*New Quick Fuel 780 carburetor,
zinc-dichromate finish
I thoroughly enjoy each and every engine I assemble, but it seems like I have a special spot in my heart for the builds using the oldie-but-goodie parts.
Always nice to see an original side-oiler block in person. Every time is like the first time....
This one has been steel abrated and is waiting to be machined.
