Well, I'm in the process of building an RCR GT MKIV, and I asked the folks at
http://www.keithcraft.com/ to build something "appropriate" for such a ride. We settled on a Shelby block, 482, which ended up on the dyno with some impressive numbers. 594HP and 605TQ. Uhmmm...that oughta do!
I asked them to take some pictures and give me some captions, as I wanted to document the build of the car, and I have always wondered about what it takes to build these puppies. I know it's not rocket science, but to many of us, it seems like it. Anyways, below you'll find some pictures and descriptions of the process.
Boring, decking, and blueprinting done on RMC Machine
Here we are line honing the mains
Honing the block with torque plates
Honing bar inside block
Rotating assembly for engine build
Custom Keith Craft Diamond Pistons
Scat I-Beam 6.700 Connecting Rods
Pistons, pins, and rods before assembly
Crankshaft being balanced with correct bob weights
Heads being CNC ported in 5-axix CNC machine
Bare Edelbrock CNC ported Castings
Chamber and valve job on Edelbrock CNC castings
Exhaust ports on Edelbrock Castings
Shelby block with head and main studs, checking block for crankshaft rotation.
Shortblock with lifters and timing set installed.
Shortblock with damper and
oil pan.
Long block ready for valvetrain installation.
Moly on the pushrods to keep from coming off lifter during assembly.
Engine on SF-902 for Dyno Test and Tune
Dyno #'s!
Brent's Keith Craft 482FE buildup
Threaded Mode
