10-30-2023, 11:59 AM | #1 |
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427 shortblock?
It looks like my thrust bearing is giving up the ghost.
I've always said that if I pull the engine again, I'll do a 427. So I will. My plan has been to use my current valve train and heads, but the thought occurred to me that I probably need to change the cam too. Although my current cam works well, it's designed for something other than my current build and certainly not for a 427. Thoughts?
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'20 ZL1 1LE A10,
OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next. |
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10-30-2023, 03:40 PM | #4 |
10-31-2023, 06:53 AM | #5 |
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I liked the LS7 I last had in my 15' Z/28. Was built by Vengeance but, my current built Z would eat it.
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10-31-2023, 07:19 AM | #6 |
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I, still, think it was the cam that's been holding you back... It's not surprising it was the thrust bearing. I've seen many shops say that they wouldn't push the OEM short block past where you were (no offense or anything, of course). Did you say your blower went to sheet, too? Do you know what happened there? I'm just curious.
I know more displacement will give you more power, but I've seen some serious builds, that were stupid fast, go with less displacement, and go for more revs', with all the valve train goodies. Super stiff pushrods, shaft rockers, solid roller, Ti/Iconel, etc. I'm certainly no expert, and I know you've had some stupid-fast cars, so I'm not saying anything you don't already know. I'm sorry for the complications, but am rooting for you, and excited to see what you come out with.
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10-31-2023, 08:41 AM | #7 | |
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Thanks for your input.
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'20 ZL1 1LE A10,
OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next. |
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10-31-2023, 08:46 AM | #8 |
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We have 416ci shortblocks in stock and can build 427ci shortblocks in roughly 4 weeks.
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10-31-2023, 09:08 AM | #9 |
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416 would work too. I'll email you
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'20 ZL1 1LE A10,
OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next. |
10-31-2023, 09:20 AM | #10 |
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Can your chassis & suspension handle more torque? The bigger the bore, the less head gasket surface area to hold boost in. What are you goals with the engine or what are you hoping to gain? If you "just want a 427" that's cool too, just keep in mind both the positives and negatives that will come with it.
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Normally I wouldn't advise going bigger cubes but in this case it might be the way to go since he was maxing out the Eddie 2650 at his elevation. He really needs a bigger supercharger for that altitude or a bigger motor and less boost. Jm2c...
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'20 ZL1 1LE A10,
OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next. Last edited by JSH; 10-31-2023 at 11:01 AM. |
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10-31-2023, 05:23 PM | #14 |
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Do you think I've got enough injector and fuel pump for a 416 making 100-110% of current build, XDI 30+, Dsx LS 80#, HPFP delivery duration <93°
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'20 ZL1 1LE A10,
OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next. |
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