Update, 5/31/2009! I fired the 427 for the first time, see it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KMPL4GjHgQ
The
goal for the engine is to build a big block 427. I plan to make
it look relatively stock but it will be pretty warmed over inside.
I already have the cam I want and have begun to build the long
block.
Ultradyne 276/284
Converted to 4-bolt mains and line honed
Bored .030 over
SRP forged aluminum, floating pin, approximately 10:1 compression
"049" heads, being modified with 2.19/1.88 valves, bronze guides, 11/32 stem stainless valves, mild port job
Harland Sharp roller rockers, 1.7 ratio
The heads are done! See the results of the work here!
I'm really not to that stage yet, but I got a chance to buy a brand new vacuum secondary Holley 4150 780cfm carb still new in the box. It is a factory replacement carb for the 425hp 427 so it should fit in quite nice with my engine build plans. I've added power valve blow out protection, a quick change vacuum secondary spring kit and I've installed blue bowl gaskets for those inevitable jet changes. An electric choke will be added soon to eliminate the hot air choke system used originally which would be difficult to create once I install exhaust headers.
The iginition will consist of all Pertronix pieces. The distributor will be a Pertronix FlameThrower small body billet distributor housing with Ignitor II components, Pertronix 8mm Mag2 black plug wires, a FlameThrower II coil, a Pertronix Second Strike ignition box and rev limiter and Delco R44T spark plugs.
I found a good price so I snatched it up while I could. It is a medium high-rise dual plane intake sold by Chevrolet. It sure looks similar to an Edelbrock Performer RPM but is slightly shorter and thus will fit under the low hood of a '65. I plan to port match it to my worked over heads.
This is just the block with the crank and heads resting in place temporarily. It's easier to store the parts in one place than all over the garage!
October 2005
I have now assembled the basic long block. I haven't fully dressed the engine yet, but I'm making progress. The bypass hose and heater hose fittings are all stainless steel. The water pump is aluminum. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to paint it orange or not. The valve covers are vintage Cal Custom units.
June
2006: The engine has now migrated into the chassis.
