WE BUILD A VINTAGE FE USING PERFORMANCE AFTERMARKET HEADS, INTAKE, ETC. by Mike Mavrigian all photos by author The “old” Ford 427 FE side oiler has regained its popularity among both racers and street rod/custom car builders, especially for Cobra replica builders. This blast from the past is back with a vengeance.The Ford 427 “side [...]
The side relief design provides additional clearance for the crank’s reluctor wheel. Without this added clearance, No. 8 piston would hit the reluctor wheel. Here’s an underside view that clearly illustrates the side relief/short pin design. Naturally, this also reduces reciprocating weight as a bonus. As you can see, the compression height resulted in the [...]
CNC-MACHINING AN ENGINE BLOCK A step-by-step overview of a specific block being machined on a CNC from start to finish. by Mike Mavrigian all photos by author CNC machines vary in terms of footprint size and axis capabilities. Thinking about taking the plunge and buying a CNC (computer numeric control) machine? Or have you wondered [...]
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