My 427 Project
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Le Mans Master
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My 427 Project
A while back I decided to forsake FI and do a big inch engine for my C5. I did a ton of research and decided to do a 427.
I bought all of the parts from Corvette Forum and LS1 Tech sponsoring vendors. A local shop, RMCR, is doing the assembly work for me. Today I stopped by and the long block was just about done (no valvetrain yet).
Tip of the day: I converted to a LS2 pan. The oil filter on the 07+ engines is different than previous years.
I bought all of the parts from Corvette Forum and LS1 Tech sponsoring vendors. A local shop, RMCR, is doing the assembly work for me. Today I stopped by and the long block was just about done (no valvetrain yet).
Tip of the day: I converted to a LS2 pan. The oil filter on the 07+ engines is different than previous years.
Last edited by 7LitreC5; Apr 7, 2007 at 09:36 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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The LS7 block (what I have) with a stock stroke yields 427 ci (427.7 ci actually). There are several other combinations of bore and stroke that will give you the same displacement on a LSx.
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Safety Car
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I just did the same motor in a friend's C5. LS7 wet sump with c6 pan/ported l92/l76. Great combo!
Mine is 402 with same heads, intake.
The idle tuning will be a real challenge, let me know when you are ready-
Mine is 402 with same heads, intake.
The idle tuning will be a real challenge, let me know when you are ready-
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St. Jude Donor '07
Wow that looks nice.Do you have a part # for the oil pan? Did you have to get a new low oil sensor or does the LS1 fit?..........Paul
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Having had one now for over a year I can tell you it is a joy to drive everyday. Mine is a daily driver and has been very docile on stop and go traffic in Atlanta. The torque is right there when you want it (400 rwftlbs at 2500rpm
)so you always have the power quickly available. There is really no substitute for cubic inches.
)so you always have the power quickly available. There is really no substitute for cubic inches.
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Burning Brakes
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You will love that motor, I built a Darton sleeved 440 for my Z with a very similar cam 232 240 117 and it is an electric motor freight train. low speed roll ons in fourth and fith from 30mph are unreal. With a mild cam like this, for having a lot of displacement, the power and torque are really controllable. Idle tuning is tough with the LS2 90mm. Have fun.
John
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I just wanted to thank you guys for installing the 427s and figuring it out. Im sure in a couple years Ill be do for a new motor and you guys will have it all figured out.