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Old 06-04-2006, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Specialk
Because building the 482 or 496 really doesn't cost anymore than a 427. I think Shelby charges $500 for the big bore cylinders, and on a $20k engine thats peanuts.
And in 2006, 427 is a small block and 500+ is a big block.

There wouldn't be anything wrong with a 4.375 or 4.5 stroke. I imagine many (most?) people would use them if the cranks and pistons were readily available.

And just to make things interesting, Crower is listing a 4.375" stroke FE crank in their on-line inventory.

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