427 Block casting date and build date
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Racer
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From: GA
427 Block casting date and build date
Has any one seen a block casted dated and put in a car at the end of the same month. Was this possible? I know NCRS says 1 to 3 months before. I have seen cars way out of that 6 -8 months that were original. Could one have been done within a month.
Melting Slicks
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From: NE Illinois IL
I am not sure if this addresses your question, but I have seen original 427 cars that were cast within 30 days of the car's build date. I have seen original cars that were as much as 5 months prior to a cars build date as well.
In my opinion, 6 - 12 weeks is about average.
In my opinion, 6 - 12 weeks is about average.
Team Owner
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From: Washington Michigan
There were many variations depending on inventory levels and production schedules, but it was "possible" to get an engine to St. Louis within a week after the block was cast, although 2-4 weeks was more "typical". NCRS gives full credit up to six months.
