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New at Summit Racing: Ford Performance 427 Aluminum Short Block Assembly
Want to build the ultimate 427 cubic inch small block Ford for your vintage Cobra, muscle car, street rod, or Mustang? Ford Performance engineers took care of the hard part by developing this 427 Aluminum Short Block Assembly.
Based on a Ford Performance aluminum block, the short block is hand-assembled in the U.S. with all-new parts and performance clearances, making it a truly custom-built engine. Just pick the cylinder heads, camshaft, intake, ignition, and other components to build your dream engine.
Engine Specifications
• Ford Performance aluminum 4-bolt block with steel billet main caps—weighs just 124 pounds
• Scat 4.000 inch stroke forged steel crank
• Scat forged steel H-beam connecting rods with floating piston pin
• Mahle forged pistons and piston ring set, 17cc effective dish volume/.005 inch below deck height nominal
• Neutral balance rotating assembly
• Hydraulic roller camshaft compatible—requires aftermarket tie bar hydraulic lifters
• .060 inch oil galley restrictors included for solid roller cam applications
• Uses standard Windsor timing cover
• Standard Windsor oil pan flange
• Recommended cylinder head fasteners: FMS-M-6065-BOSS head bolts, FMS-M-6014-BOSS studs, or FMS-M-6014-Z304 studs depending on application
• Requires FMS-M-6051-R351 head gaskets
The Ford Performance 427 Aluminum Short Block Assembly is designed for aftermarket performance cylinder heads with the factory 20 degree valve angle and either stock or spread valve guide centerlines. It is not designed for production 302/351W-style cylinder heads.
SEE THE FORD PERFORMANCE 427 ALUMINUM SHORT BLOCK AT SUMMIT RACING