FE References As I searched for info on my build, I have come across a number of articles and references for the FE afficianado. I have taken the liberty to combine some of the pages into one downloadable PDF, giving credit where due. Did this, just in case the webserversContinue Reading
There are a number of ways to come up with a 427 FE. If you have mega-bucks, (or are real lucky and find a used one) you can buy an aluminum Shelby block. Or if you have enough dollars, you might be able to score one on EBay. If you’reContinue Reading
I prefer an engine be reliable and street-able. When you start chasing ultimate horsepower, there is a price for that and often, that price is short-life. Build 1 I chose a mild Crane Cams #349521 (222/228) bumpstick with hydraulic roller-lifters and Erson roller rocker system. If there was a faultContinue Reading
Rotating Assembly When I started my build, I learned the crank I had would require a .010 regrind. I needed to buy a new set of rods and more than likely, those rods would require rework, with an over-bore, I’d need new pistons. When I added all the numbers together,Continue Reading
Oiling Mods If the FE has any faults, the first on the list is the oiling system – and bearing oiling is kind of important to engine life. Plus we’re trying to pull a few extra horses out of it, so we’re just adding fuel to the fire. If youContinue Reading
Block Prep Take one FE block, add a lot of loving care, a little tweaking and voila, it’s a 428 I started with a 68 406 motor. Some of the minor parts are re-useable, but for all intent and purposes, I was after the block. The same could be done withContinue Reading
2nd time around 2nd Time around – light-weight Side-Oiler With my second build, I was able to ‘step the game up’, just a little bit. I had placed an order for a Bear side-oiler block but was having issues with long lead times. I was fortunate enough to find aContinue Reading