Ford Motorsports (though Genesis) is reproducing the 427 side-oiler blocks, but these blocks are "improved" in some ways, reducing the thinwall casting Ford used, and perhaps making them a little heavier, but stronger with siamesed cylinder bores. If weight is an issue, and this generally is "not" a consideration in the marine environment, then aluminum blocks are also available. I'd think anyone who was doing a full 427 rebuild, and encountered a bad block, could use two of these blocks for an essentially "new" 427, and sell the remaining good block to a collector or racer to offset the cost.
They are available up to 532 cubic inches, so if your mission on earth is to burn fossil fuels, this could be your answer!
regards,
Paul
1966 38' Commander Express
Original 427 power
Ford Motorsports/Genesis - Iron 427 FE Blocks
The Genesis 427 FE C5AE 65 Side Oiler Engine Project was born from a racer's mentality, to build an engine block that was one of the best and strongest ever made, based on the original Ford OEM design. Now the 2nd Gen block is on the market in both iron and aluminum, both with the proven design and high quality manufacturing expertise you expect. This block is ideal for the kit car market, the hobbyist or the full blown race market. With a wide range of bore and stroke options, it will fill practically any need. The iron block is NHRA approved for the Stock and Super Stock classes. The Genesis 427 iron block is also the current record holder in the A-Stock class.
Part # C5AE-IRON
Price: $3299.00
Price: $3099.00 - SAVE $200!
(w/purchase of SCAT Crank or Stroker Kit)
Block Features: · Super thick Siamese cast cylinder walls. · O.D. of cylinder wall is squared off for increased strength. · Outside of block looks likes an original 1965 427 FE Side Oiler, with screw in freeze plugs. Vintage serial number and 1965 casting date are located in the original positions. · Oiling system identical to 1968 427 FE Side Oiler. · Material: Iron blocks are a very high quality grade iron with high nickel content. · Pattern work, foundry work and all machine work done in the USA. · Reinforced areas include: main webbing, main housing area, oil pan rail,cam support and crankshaft skirt. · Lifter galleys are drilled to accept hydraulic or solid lifters. · Water transfer passage from block to head has been reduced to prevent upper four corners from cracking, (a problem area for all original FE blocks). · Deck surface thickness increased 3/8” (over stock) for added strength. · Water jacket passage is cast shallower to increase bottom end strength. · Main caps are stronger than originals. · Cross bolt diameter increased from 3/8” to 7/16”. · The iron block bore range is from 4.130” to 4.440”. Standard bore is .010” under 4.250”, leaving an average cylinder wall thickness of .260”. This bore size (std. BBC) allows a wide range of pistons and rings. · The iron block weighs 230 lbs., which is 30 lbs. over stock, due the the reinforcements listed above. It is 110 lbs. lighter than the stock Ford 460 c.i. block. · The iron block base price is $3410.00 (Prices subject to change).
Special Order Options: · Old drain back holes drilled for 427 SOHC head application are available. · (5) pc 8620 billet steel main cap set available. · Custom bore sizes available. · Custom oiling options available. · Roller cam bearing bores available. · Extra thick decks for short stroke available.
Stroke Bore Combinations*
4.250" Bore 4.310" Bore 4.400" Bore
3.980" Stroke 451 c.i. 464 c.i. 484 c.i.
4.125" Stroke 468 c.i. 481 c.i. 501 c.i.
4.250" Stroke 482 c.i. 496 c.i. 516 c.i.
4.375" Stroke 496 c.i. 510 c.i. 532 c.i.
* Cubic Inches = (Bore/2)2 x 3.1416 x Stroke x 8
See
http://www.flatlanderracing.com
for the details on the blocks, and links to more parts for the Ford "FE"
Edelbrock Heads
Edelbrock Intakes
Erson Roller Rockers
SCAT Cranks
Stroker Kits
Johnson Tappets
ROSS Pistons