427 BBC Questions

[likwidsukr]

Hey guys Does anyone know anything about the 427 BBC "tallblock" I'm building a 1973 21' Tahiti " Toad " Would it be a good motor to buy and build? And will a 454 bellhousing fit?

[beached 1]

The 427 is a great motor. Yes the bell housing will fit.

[77charger]

this boat is powered by a tall block 427 (out of a old work truck).It is up high on the compression and turns to 7500 rpm runs 9.50s at 109-112.You will need spacer plates for the intake mainifold if you plan on using regular block intakes(which you will mostly find) And some msd distributors have a slip collar which allows you to use on either block
http://dragboats.com/gallery/images/03_10_NJBA_2288_006.jpg

[likwidsukr]

I have heard the 427 Tallblock is one of the best engines to use for my application and since I can get a running one here for $300.00 I think I know my answer. Also isn't the 427Tallblock a 4 bolt main, It is beefier and originaly out of a truck.
Here is the catch I'm a Ford man I just want to have a good engine even Ford fans like the 427bbc.

[Hal]

Go to this forum to check out what you need to do to make a 427 tall block engine run fast. Its a good place to get motor info.
http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=UBB64

[Havasuhog]

Keep it!
Chevrolet labeled it the "Mystery Motor" check it out.
They don't why, Mathmatics, Physics, or anything else could describe why that combo works.
1967 Vette - 488 BHP on dyno with Hooker Headers
Now thats a base to work from.
New School - More cubic inches = Bullshit just my thoughts!!

[Cs19]

get the casting numbers for us before you buy it. Has it been bored yet? My .060 over tall deck got real thin. I had it sonic checked and ended up replacing it.Something to think about.

[Squirtcha?]

Originally posted by Havasuhog
Keep it!
Chevrolet labeled it the "Mystery Motor" check it out.
They don't why, Mathmatics, Physics, or anything else could describe why that combo works.
1967 Vette - 488 BHP on dyno with Hooker Headers
Now thats a base to work from.
New School - More cubic inches = Bullshit just my thoughts!!
Try running a 283 then. Or maybe an I-6. Just my thoughts.

[Squirtin Thunder]

I will sell you a 429 vergin for $250 D1VE block
Jim
704-660-3455

[77charger]

Originally posted by Squirtin Thunder
I will sell you a 429 vergin for $250 D1VE block
Jim
704-660-3455 I have a crank for that block cheap$$.good shape

[Squirtin Thunder]

I F*&K#D up again that is a short block.
It ran good last year but lots of blow-by/crankcase presure.
It is just stitting and starting to rust.
Someone needs that BBF for something.
It has atleast 486,000 miles on it that I know of it ran good for ten years for me. I hate to see it just sitting.

[Squirtcha?]

I've got a set of heads for that short block. D3VE A2A nothing special but with a little work??????? I'd let em go cheap too.
Shoot, you've almost got your whole motor right here on this post.

[Squirtin Thunder]

I also have a Presto-lite marine dist. $70 and a Stealth intake clear powder coated $160
Your getting closer !!!
Jim
Code Blue Racing
(704) 660-3455
jrpm@adelphia.net

[likwidsukr]

Wow I'll be e-mailing you guys today and I still am not used to all this help you guys are great

[Squirtin Thunder]

427+XY= Monkey CR@@
429+ a few parts= GOLD
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