Thread: Is a 390 block the same as THE 427 BLK
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Old May 11th, 2008, 08:21 AM
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Re: Is a 390 block the same as THE 427 BLK
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Originally Posted by d_ford View Post
The basic outside dimensions of the block are the same for all FE's, but that's where the similarities end.
Agreed. There are many detail changes as the result of lessons learned in racing (cross bolted mains and the "side oiler" design change are probably the most significant). The final versions of the 427 were the result of their philosophy of constantly improving the breed.
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