Pretty 427/454 engines?

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Oct 3, 2016 | 09:17 PM

Mooser

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Pretty 427/454 engines?

OK, can't let the mouse motors have all the spot light

Show us what you got

Oct 3, 2016 | 09:24 PM

radiotexas

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It's the mill my '70 4-sp drop top left the factory with.

Oct 3, 2016 | 09:35 PM

Mooser

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Oct 3, 2016 | 10:09 PM

SteveG75

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496 with 3x2 Tripower EFI. FAST XFI 2.0 controlled. Under the stock hood of my '75 vert with T56 Magnum and Tom's 12 bolt diff.

Rear wheel dyno when I got it tuned:

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Oct 3, 2016 | 10:33 PM

radiotexas

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Fitting under the stock hood is awesome.

Oct 3, 2016 | 10:37 PM

chazde3

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One day the L88 will be pretty again...
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Oct 3, 2016 | 10:40 PM

ddawson

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My turn

Oct 3, 2016 | 10:43 PM

Jeffs82c3

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My 540, I could throw a 427 or a 454 sticker on it... LOL

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Oct 3, 2016 | 11:04 PM

sullyman56

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Here's mine. Not done yet, but I still think it's pretty.

Oct 3, 2016 | 11:10 PM

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John 65

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Here's my 454 under the stock hood of my 77.

Oct 4, 2016 | 12:00 AM

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CanadaGrant

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The original numbers matching 427 in my 69. Still has the factory smog stuff.

Oct 4, 2016 | 12:07 AM

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My 69 that I sold

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Oct 4, 2016 | 12:38 AM

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From: YANKEES UNIVERSE 70 454-LS5 500 ft-lbs Torque

70 454/390 LS5

Oct 4, 2016 | 01:02 AM

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a striper

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I think it's hard to find a BB that isn't good looking.

Oct 4, 2016 | 01:42 AM

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Oct 4, 2016 | 08:06 AM

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Not as visually stimulating in the engine compartment though.

Oct 4, 2016 | 08:55 AM

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'70 454 ls-5

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Oct 4, 2016 | 09:16 AM

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Alan 71

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Hi,
Boy!
They certainly fill up the engine compartment nicely!!
I also think they announce 'step back' in a way small blocks don't!!!
Regards,
Alan

Oct 4, 2016 | 09:20 AM

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540" BBC 9.8 deck Dart block, 4.250 Bryant crank, Carrillo rods, JE pistons, Brodix heads, Erson cam, 8/71 Littlefield blower 6.5% under, BDS hat, FAST electronic fuel injection 16-62lbs. injectors, FAST XFI 2.0 controlling fuel and timing. Legend 5 speed with a McCleod twin disc clutch.