Thoughts on this engine?????

jfkheat · #1 10-25-2005, 03:11 PM

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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

**Charley Lillard** · #2 10-25-2005, 08:18 PM

You just need a little bit of JB Weld....

**Mr70** · #3 10-25-2005, 08:30 PM

Hey...my Dad has some tools.

**SuperNovaSS** · #4 10-25-2005, 08:41 PM

I believe 6223 is the 396 crank, the 7115 is the original 427 crank with larger balance weights.

Jason

Seattle Sam · #5 10-26-2005, 09:37 AM

I understand the 7115 is cross-drilled and tuftrided. Both are forged, and both are spec'd for either 396 or 427 (I guess there is not that much difference in piston weight)
-Sam

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