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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cylinder Wall Thickness Sonic Checked My 428 CJ Block
« Last post by jayb on Today at 10:51:57 AM »I think that block could easily go .060" over - Jay
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Member Projects / Re: 67 GT500....Eleanor 482ci build
« Last post by ArtZarateJr on Today at 09:20:37 AM »If I could get BBM to complete the heads I ordered 2 months ago I'd have more to show.
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Member Projects / Re: 67 GT500....Eleanor 482ci build
« Last post by ArtZarateJr on Today at 09:11:37 AM »Well, my client is one that liked the sound of the engine in 4th gear....at 100mph. Honestly I can't tell what gave out first. Pushrods were tangled up in the rotating assembly and lifters were in pieces everywhere. The car and engine only had 12k miles, and was built by Shelby American. I'm sure he'll take better care this time. We're getting close to $30k in parts....
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Another internet FE build
« Last post by 428kidd on Today at 07:30:07 AM »First time ive ever heard anyone say that a 428 was thicker than a 390 or 360 block.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Another internet FE build
« Last post by Barry_R on Today at 06:56:14 AM »Not sure how he gets nearly 11.5:1 compression calculation.
Using Diamond's calculator (decent third party data) I get 10.86:1 with .010 deck clearance, a Fel-Pro 1020 gasket and assuming a .010 cut below nominal spec on the deck.
Above also assumes a .250 crevice volume, and the Mahle specified 7cc dome volume.
Using Diamond's calculator (decent third party data) I get 10.86:1 with .010 deck clearance, a Fel-Pro 1020 gasket and assuming a .010 cut below nominal spec on the deck.
Above also assumes a .250 crevice volume, and the Mahle specified 7cc dome volume.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Another internet FE build
« Last post by Joe-JDC on May 16, 2024, 08:46:02 PM »That video makes you appreciate anything Brent or Barry puts on the internet. He definitely needs to prepare some notes to keep his thoughts in perspective and keep on track. A lot of time for no real information. Joe-JDC
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FE Technical Forum / Another internet FE build
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FE Technical Forum / Cylinder Wall Thickness Sonic Checked My 428 CJ Block
« Last post by dozz302 on May 15, 2024, 01:32:31 PM »I just finished sonic testing a 428 CJ Block. The thinnest point I found was at the bottom of one cylinder at .138". That one spot about 3/4" from the very bottom on the Minor thrust side. Very small isolated spot then the numbers started going up. All other numbers were pretty stout. I'm assuming this block could safely go .060" over? Currently standard bore. If I remember all 8 Major thrust sides (thinnest measurements) were between .185" and .235". Did 8 points per cylinder. I was kind of surprised that the cylinders do seem to have a little bit of meat. At least on this one.
I have no plan on going .060" over.
I have no plan on going .060" over.