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Old 06-14-2004, 06:40 AM
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I would re-think the Tremic and maybe consider a toploader. This weekend two of the small block guys I race with went through their Tremics at the track. I am not convinced the TKO/Tremic can take the torque a FE puts out.

I might consider a solid lifter Comp cam too however John Ross of this site has a 427 S.O. from Genesis and runs hydraulic lifters and cam.

You will also need to consider a hydraulic throw out bearing (bench bleed it before you install it).


Building an FE engine correctly takes some specific skills. If you are not familiar with some of the little tricks of the trade that are unique to the 427 S.O. engine you make get your engine to start up when you are finished bolting everything up but you may never get it to perform as it was designed. In fact you may ruin the engine. Nothing personal and forgive me for doubting your skills but these engines are very pricy and becoming extinct and I would hate to see you loose your investment as well as your dream.

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