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Originally Posted by 1971 cheburban
Oh no it would be a car engine, unless I could find a tall deck , a tall deck just a bare block then build it the way I want, any kits to build a a 427 crank rods and pistons and everything or do I have to find everything by it's self? Should I stroke it to a 496 or what. Will the 67-72 motor stands fit the tall deck, and tx firefighter- the bellhousing is all the same? I thought small block-I6 were the same and big block was different. What factory transmission would hold up behind it, I was thinking richmond ROD but I think I would want a muncie would it hold?
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Mounts are the same. Bellhousing same as noted above. A tall deck is just a taller block with a wider intake. You may have exhaust manifold issues with a tall deck. Better to stay with a "car" engine. If you don't already have one, are you stuck on a 427? Why not a 454 or 502? Or an LSx? If I didn't already have the engine no way in this day and time I build a big-block for anything but an original vehicle. You can get as much or more power from an LS with less hassle and a lot better mileage and driveability.