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SunDude 02-17-2011 04:57 AM
Video: Kirkham Motorsports University machines billet 427 FE engine block
 
Here is a new YouTube video from Kirkham Motorsports University in which they show us how they machine a solid 386-pound block of aluminum into a 427 FE engine block.

mr bruce 02-17-2011 05:16 AM
can we assume you recycle the chips?, so the question, is aluminum aluminum, do you just mix all " scrap" together or recycle seperately?

Buzz 02-17-2011 06:30 AM
SunDude, you haven't seen this thread? David has been keeping us posted with details of the billet block project, including the video, right here on CC.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/kirkham-motorsports/108822-kirkham-skunk-works-sneak-peak.html

Cobra #3170 02-17-2011 08:22 AM
Kirkham Capability
 
I for one wish all that talent and capability were focused on doing a modern FE head and intake system that would fit under the hood of a Cobra. The block is not the problem, that archaic head design could really use some help that you guys could provide. How about a CNC'd head that flowed around 475-500 cfm
and a matching cast manifold that did not capture the push rods. You could get Cris to design the chamber, port and valve locations or just copy the LS design and increase it's proportions. Can you say 1000 HP normally aspirated!

Learjockey1 02-17-2011 12:36 PM
Quote:
I for one wish all that talent and capability were focused on doing a modern FE head and intake system that would fit under the hood of a Cobra. The block is not the problem, that archaic head design could really use some help that you guys could provide. How about a CNC'd head that flowed around 475-500 cfm
and a matching cast manifold that did not capture the push rods. You could get Cris to design the chamber, port and valve locations or just copy the LS design and increase it's proportions. Can you say 1000 HP normally aspirated!
A 427 Gen II. Now we start winning some Engine Masters.

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Great work Guys! Always a pleasure seeing your successes.

SunDude 02-18-2011 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Buzz (Post 1110610)
SunDude, you haven't seen this thread? David has been keeping us posted with details of the billet block project, including the video, right here on CC.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108822
Oops, sorry about that. I did a quick search before posting, but didn't notice that thread. :o

rphubbard 02-20-2011 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by mr bruce (Post 1110602)
can we assume you recycle the chips?, so the question, is aluminum aluminum, do you just mix all " scrap" together or recycle seperately?
I always just keep all my aluminum together and get paid the same amount no matrer what aluminum alloy it is.


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