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Topic: All Alum 428
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2898
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-13-2005 01:33 AM
   
Well I went by my machinist's shop today ( tupelo MS ) to line up some work and I am glad I did. On the dyno was an all aluminum Shelby block, edelbrock head 428 scj pumping out 650 ponies with a mild tune up. I got the owners name but I left it at home. ( I'm at work ) anyway he plans to run it in a 60 something fairlane in nostalgia super stock I think he said. Dang that was suhweeeet! even if it wasn't a 385 series.  ------------------
JS
Life`s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-perserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holysh....t what a ride!!!" 69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1091
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-13-2005 01:39 AM
Good to hear about a healthy FE  .Doesn't seem to be that many around anymore.------------------
1968 mustang j-code sprint.13.69@101 306cu.in, stock ported heads,weiand exellerator,650 holley DP,hedman hedders,comp 292 Magnum cam,4-speed,8 inch 4.11 detroit locker...................................................................1966 mustang coupe project.289 4 speed,3.20 rear http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1333
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-14-2005 08:15 AM
FEs cost a lot to build now.
Especially 427/428 blocks.
That is why you don't see many any more.
460s or stroker windsors are cheaper to build.
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1611
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-14-2005 09:42 AM
Although the 427 stuff can be quite costly to aquire, a decent 428 can be built fairly cheaply. The 428 in my Fairmont is a non CJ version from a Tbird (commonly available for $400.-600.), crank also non CJ ($250-350.)&stock 390-428 non CJ 3/8" bolt rods ($20.-50. set). I run the 428 CJ cyl. heads (stock valves, minor gasket matching port job), these normally run $450-600 a pair, although many guys buy new Edelbrock heads for a bit more than rebulding the CJ heads. For new performance stuff, other than an intake manifold, most stuff is priced similar to most other engines. Although I have a set of full roller Erson shaft rockers now ($600.)I ran virtually the same ET`s with OE Ford cast iron adjustable rockers. The rest of my engine includes Speed Pro forged pistons, a solid lifter cam, a Edelbrock Victor intake, although the factory Ford 427 "Sidewinder" dual plane has produced the best numbers to date, a Holley 780 Vac. Sec. carb, Ford Duraspark dist with MSD 6T box, 2" headers, and thats about it. In my 3100 lb Fairmont, it has gone a best of 10.20 @131.5 MPH, shifting at 6000-6200 RPM, and has made several hundred 1/4 mile passes. I built this 428 in 1994, freshened it in 1999, and when I pulled it apart last winter, everything inside still looked great. I do need to machine another block now, as the #2&4 main webs are cracked, but it has been extremley reliable, no blown head gaskets, spun bearingsetc. Since I was lucky enough to have bought a decent "stockpile" of 428 cores back when they were cheap ($125. for a pair of CJ heads, $100. blocks, & cranks etc), I honestly have approx $3000 in this 428, including machine work. I won`t be switching from FE`s anytime soon!(Unless some restorer/hoarder wants to buy all my FE stuff at Barrett-Jackson prices!!)------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed [email protected] 1.32 60 foot
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected] 1.63 60 foot
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd [This message has been edited by Rory McNeil (edited 08-14-2005).]
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1333
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-14-2005 07:36 PM
OK, I'll give you $400 for a 428....
Any takers?
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Stephen & Horace Johnson
Gearhead Posts: 227
From: Gadsden, AL
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 08-14-2005 11:25 PM
Nope....not many of us running FE's anymore...but I love the sound of an FE------------------
"Stand It Up" Stephen Johnson #2162
"Happy" Horace Johnson #2167
NHRA-IHRA SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane (Ex-Van Cleve)
National Record Holder
1985 Mustang GT
11.26 at 119mph N/A 331
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