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FE Technical Forum / Roller Rocker for a "Mild" Street Stroked 427?
« on: December 18, 2016, 11:25:34 AM »
I'd assumed that using a set of roller rockers on an Edelbrock RPM would be the best and most reliable top end for a mild stroked 427 street motor using a BBM block.  I've been seeing things that suggesting T&D doesn't recommend their roller rockers for the street (not sure whether that is current information).  They recommend inspecting every 2000 miles for fatique cracks, which doesn't give me confidence that it's a good solution for my application?

Thoughts?

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FE Technical Forum / Re: BBM blocks
« on: December 16, 2016, 09:33:58 AM »
Quote from: jayb on December 16, 2016, 08:28:17 AM
Post some pictures when you get the block!
I'd love to.  Unfortunately for documentation (but fortunately for the probability of a good motor) it's not coming to me, but rather to my engine builder, which is ~3000 miles away on the east coast.

I'm trying to figure out a time to get back to meet with my engine builder and other folks involved with my car.  When I do I plan to take lots of pics.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: BBM blocks
« on: December 15, 2016, 10:59:37 PM »
Just got the way bill number from Doug.  My block is en route to the builder a day before he said it would be.  Bonus points in my book.  Let's just hope the quality, etc. is as good as I've read and I'll be a happy customer!

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Stroker Kits
« on: December 15, 2016, 09:03:11 AM »
Following this thread with interest.  I haven't heard of issues with broken Eagle cranks, but have been warned to run away from hyper-eutectic pistons (which I think is part of the Eagle kit) due to their tendency to shatter, and that forged pistons are cheap insurance (the Scat kits include forged pistons).  Any opinions on kit pistons?

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FE Technical Forum / Re: BBM blocks
« on: December 14, 2016, 07:49:18 PM »
Quote from: BigBlockFE on December 14, 2016, 06:00:09 PM
Quote from: Joe-JDC on December 14, 2016, 12:30:43 PM
Personally, I don't think it is right to pay ahead of time for something that is not ready to sell.  I had to do that for the tunnel wedge, and I had some harsh words spoken to me about my questioning the whole situation.  I also have a question if it is legal to require a pre-payment for something that is not readily available.  The quality is good, but is sure makes it seem that a business is working on credit when they require a prepaid order.  Be careful how you spend your hard earned credit.  Joe-JDC

I agree. No money in advance. Shelby, pond, don't ask for money in advance. BBM. What a joke.
I was not asked to pay in advance.  Just a single data point.  If it doesn't ship or arrive as communicated, I'll give an update, but for now I'm impressed with my interactions with Doug at BBM.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: BBM blocks
« on: December 14, 2016, 03:45:42 PM »
Well, I am in the queue.  I called Doug and got a better understanding of the situation.  He has a large number of castings (the batch process I was worried about).  He's been having problems getting CNC capacity (a more manageable problem).  Regardless I felt it was better to have a bird in the hand (and my engine builder will store it until he's ready to start the build).  More blocks arrive today and will start shipping tomorrow, although it will be a day or more before he gets mine out (good news for Katz and Bill as I'm sure theirs will go out before mine).
 8)

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FE Technical Forum / Re: BBM blocks
« on: December 14, 2016, 11:20:08 AM »
Quote from: ScotiaFE on December 14, 2016, 10:41:53 AM
Quote from: ACHiPo on December 14, 2016, 08:47:14 AM
Quote from: ScotiaFE on December 14, 2016, 06:03:09 AM
I just read BBM is shipping iron blocks right now.
I suggest you get in the Q if you have money. I don't. ::)
That's strange, as Doug clearly said they would ship at the end of the month, not that he had them now.  I asked him when he plans to make the next run and he said, "It depends at that time".  Are these cast to order?

That's what I read on the FordFE.com.
I know that waiting for the exact right moment for you and expecting
the part to be there, may not work out. ;)
At the release of the Genesis 427 block I told myself I would get one.
I was lucky enough to buy one of the last ones made.
There will never be another Genesis 427 so they are all vintage now. ;)
One day they will not make BBM blocks just like Ford does not make 427 Sideoiler blocks anymore.
People and companies move on.
Interesting that I also read that Genesis Sideoiler Garage iron blocks were expected "in a month".  I've sent Doug a note to get in queue for a BBM.  Not sure how I'm going to take delivery, as I will need lift-gate and not sure that BBM offers that.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: BBM blocks
« on: December 14, 2016, 08:47:14 AM »
Quote from: ScotiaFE on December 14, 2016, 06:03:09 AM
I just read BBM is shipping iron blocks right now.
I suggest you get in the Q if you have money. I don't. ::)
That's strange, as Doug clearly said they would ship at the end of the month, not that he had them now.  I asked him when he plans to make the next run and he said, "It depends at that time".  Are these cast to order?

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FE Technical Forum / Re: BBM blocks
« on: December 14, 2016, 01:12:32 AM »
I've also talked to Doug and he says iron blocks will be available at the end of December.  I don't need one for several months, and when I asked how often they make a casting run he got cagey.  How's BBM's track record of hitting commitments?

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