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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 06:08 PM
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does a new gm 427 engine zz427 fit under the hood of a 1966 corvette with 427 scoop or does it need modifications.
Old Apr 7, 2018 | 08:02 AM
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Yes, it will fit under a big block hood...but for that price and a big block, its anemic.

Much better option in terms of quality of parts, machine work, performance, etc for a little more money:

http://www.shafiroff.com/chevy-pump-...realstreet.php
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Did you not believe the answer you got in your duplicate post from yesterday?

Got pics of the car?

Good luck

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