Howdy,
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Originally posted by avanti-176
As I recall wern't the ZL1 motors introduced in '69 and wern't they 427's rated at 550 hp but rumored to be more like 600 hp.
Have a good one,
Dan
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GM was well know for overrating their engines. The '68 1/2 428CJ Mustang was rated at 335hp and were 1/2 second quicker through the 1/4 mile than the 550hp 427 Camero. Go figure!
The only way you will see/feel/notice the difference between a $14,000 custom engine and a properly assembled home workshop engine that cost$7,000.00 would be by looking at the look on your wife's face when she sees the bill.
If I bought a crate engine I would take it apart and double check everything. I've got a copy of the '04 Ford Motorsport catolog and there is a 351W stroker 392cid/430hp w/ GT-40 aluminum heads for $6,500.00. Except for the new block, I can build 392cid strokerw/ 470hp for $4,500.00. If I shop around for parts, I can do it for $4,000.00, if not less.
I can think of other places/ways to spend +$2,00.00 and you'll never know the difference except in more power and a fatter wallet.
Paul
P.S. I have a 480hp 351C that only cost $2,800.00 to build, and that includes I-beam rods and forged pistons.