Thoughts on this engine?????

[jfkheat]

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James,

Could you tell Why your previous motor blew up?

Since 512 blocks were built as 427s and 454s, I don't see why a 454 built as a 427 would make any difference as long as the rotating assembly was matched.
BCD

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I have been in Pennsylvania for the last 3 weeks so I haven't had a chance to tear the other engine completely apart yet. This engine was in my car when I bought it. Here is a picture of the # 6 cylinder. I know the fact that it was a 454 block didn't have anything to do with the problem and I could have gotten another 454 block for a few hundred dollars. I just wanted a real 427 engine.
I'm not sure about the crank but it doesn't matter to me.
James