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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Well guys and gals, I'm happy to announce that the value 427 is ready and awaiting orders. Here are plenty of specs and pictures. If you have any questions let me know. We can also upgrade these with additional parts to make them more complete, or do special orders with variations. LS7 pistons are also available at an additional cost. This price is in place while supplies last. Once we are out of stock of the Cola crankshaft this short block will get a different crankshaft and the price will change.

SPECS:
Part number: KAT-A4684A
displacement: 427ci, 7.0L
bore: 4.125
stroke: 4.000
rod length: 6.100
Compression height: 1.140
Dome volume: -12cc
Compression ratio: 11.0:1 (when using a 65cc chamber), 10.5:1 (when using 70cc chamber)
Crankshaft trigger: 24x
PRICE: $6950 plus shipping
Michigan residents add 6% sales tax

PARTS USED:

Katech sleeved LS2 cylinder case
-double vacuum impregnated
-clearanced for 4.000" stroke
-decked


Cola crankshaft



Callies Compstar H-beam rods
-ARP rod bolts



Katech forged pistons



Mahle rings
1.5mm top and second, 3mm oil

Katech piston pins
-.927 x 2.27 x .155

Clevite / Federal Mogul rod and main bearings

GM Crankshaft sprocket
GM Crankshaft position sensor
GM 24x crankshaft trigger







additional option pricing:


-with Katech forged LS7 pistons, hardcoat anodized
$7230


-with custom pistons and rings for nitrous, or boost
no additional charge, additional lead time of 2-4 weeks
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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Man that sure is pretty!! This is a great affordable foundation for a very sweet 427 build up one should be able to put a longblock togehter for around $10,000 with some nice high flowing ported L92 heads and L92 intake and make a good 540rwhp!!
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Oh my Gawd, I think I am in love!!!!!!!!
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