Video: Kirkham Motorsports University machines billet 427 FE engine block

[SunDude]

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]

can we assume you recycle the chips?, so the question, is aluminum aluminum, do you just mix all " scrap" together or recycle seperately?

[Buzz]

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.

Kirkham Skunk Works Sneak Peak :)

[Cobra #3170]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Buzz

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.

Kirkham Skunk Works Sneak Peak :)

Oops, sorry about that. I did a quick search before posting, but didn't notice that thread.

[rphubbard]

Originally Posted by mr bruce

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.