Thread: 427 set up?

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As Glenn mentioned, I'd put a lot of thought and planning into the cooling system!!!! Nothing worse then having a big, killer street engine and not being able to run it more then 10 blocks without pegging the temp gauge! It's going to take at least a double pass aluminum radiator with a very tight fitting shroud, outside air directed through the radiator, not around it, and fan(s) of sufficient quality to pull enough CFM through the radiator to cool the water. also a high quality water pump capable of maintaining the necessary pressure and volume of coolant through the engine.

I see you'll be running a manual trans, so at least you won't have all the extra heat of an automatic trans with a high stall converter creating even more heat, good plan there!!!!

Performance has to be a package deal, good engine and driveline, suspension that can handle the power, and braking to bring it back from warp speed!!!!

lol its all in the works. I was quoted around 9300 -9500 with AFR 235 Heads Forged Eagle R/A, Hi rise intake, Dart block, S/R cam with right valve train (don't know specs), 1.6 roller rockers, hardend pushrods, arp head bolts, 950 dp carb, Hei dist, Cand remember the brand water pump but it is electric, AND we are discussing warranty. But I have not made any deals. I wouldn't mind one of your guys building my engine but I just don't know anything about them. But we can always get acquainted

I will work out the cooling system later, for now motor then on to the next step. lol Trust me I am not going to put this motor in my car with out all the supporting mods. Besides I still have to paint the car and build a custom rollcage. SO its going to be a good 4-6 month project when I get back.