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87gmc · 11-08-2002, 03:12 PM

did chevy make a 427 for our trucks, i have a guy that is selling a real nice 427 and im thinkin about buying it? what do you all think
its got a holley carb and an edelbrock intake, along with an msd ignition. i dont know much about the head and other stuff yet only talked to him once. but will its bolt on to a 700r4 is my real Q and will it be worth it.

Tom · 11-08-2002, 05:40 PM

Chevy did indeed make a 427 big block, although they never came in trucks. 4.250" bore and 3.76" stroke. Best big block they made IMO. As long as it has oval port heads or rectangle port your good. If someone swaped on peanut port heads those arent very good at all. It will bolt directly to your 700r4.

*Fast68Chevy* · 11-08-2002, 06:06 PM

make sure the block is a short deck and not a tall deck.. get the stamping code off the engine or at least the casting number and look it up first

good luck

Tom · 11-08-2002, 06:10 PM

If it has a intake already, Im sure its a short deck. If not then there will be spacers between the intake and heads. Good idea to check. Tall decks can be made to run just as good, but arent as powerfull or near as good in stock form as short deck versions.

87gmc · 11-08-2002, 06:21 PM

so you think its a good buy? it seems hes put a lot of money into it and is selling it very cheap, because he says he just likes to build them up once there built theres no more fun in it. I am getting a 383 right now, do you think that in going with this i will be better off?

*Fast68Chevy* · 11-08-2002, 06:43 PM

basically if its a short deck one and it runs good and is cheap then hell yeah go for it, id love to get my hands on a pass car 427.. will never happen though, but still..

Tom · 11-10-2002, 04:26 AM

Id take that 427 over my 383 anyday

MylilBowTie · 11-10-2002, 04:45 AM

Transmission will bolt up to the bbc. I wouldnt put a 700r4 behide a bbc tho. That bbc will have a field day with the od and granading parts all over. The overdrives arent ment to handle all that low end torque of a bbc. If it was me I would look for a TH-400 or atleast a th-350. With those new tires you are getting and the gears you have plus the big block that doesnt leave much hope for the 700r4.

Just my advice

bigblock73 · 11-10-2002, 09:55 PM

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Originally posted by MylilBowTie
I wouldnt put a 700r4 behide a bbc tho. That bbc will have a field day with the od and granading parts all over. The overdrives arent ment to handle all that low end torque of a bbc.

I disagree, check out Bowtie Overdrives, they build some serious OD trans and they know what they are doing!

-Jeff

Tom · 11-11-2002, 11:12 AM

I also woulndt put a 700r4 behind a big block. Lots of people claim they can make one live, but NONE will warrenty it behind a raced big block. I also have never herd a single person talking about how well their built 700 lasted behind a serious power engine, but lots talk about how theirs blew up

A 2004R FULLY built might take the power......

bigblock73 · 11-11-2002, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by Tom
but NONE will warrenty it behind a raced big block.

bowtie overdrives will!!!

I'll let you know how mine does behind the 468 when I get the truck together, btw...it is making over 500 in HP and TQ.

Tom · 11-11-2002, 01:57 PM

bowties overdrives is a good company, thats where I just got my 2004R

really nice people to talk too.

Now, this is not my persoanl exsperience, but grumpvette on chevytalk said he went threw this problem. Got a 700R4 BUILT, and had the warrenty in writing. When the tranny brokehe took it back with the warrenty, and they made up a excuse to not honor it. Other people say the same. Persoanlly, I would only use a 4L80e

bigblock73 · 11-11-2002, 02:24 PM

yeah, a 4L80E would be stellar, but the $$ they cost and the computer needed just turned me off the idea...for now...

...if I ever go with EFI then guess what trans I'll get...

PHOENIX · 11-11-2002, 02:49 PM

youll get a sm465

Tom · 11-11-2002, 03:02 PM

LMAO!!!!

bigblock73 · 11-11-2002, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHOENIX
youll get a sm465

nah, I'll let the posers have them.

j/k

-Jeff

79BIG10 · 11-12-2002, 04:13 AM

Here's 2 more soltions for a overdrive for a BB or a SB

http://www.gearvendors.com/ http://transmissioncenter.net/4L80E.htm (my dream tranny)

11-08-2002, 03:12 PM	#1
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	Chevy 427? did chevy make a 427 for our trucks, i have a guy that is selling a real nice 427 and im thinkin about buying it? what do you all think its got a holley carb and an edelbrock intake, along with an msd ignition. i dont know much about the head and other stuff yet only talked to him once. but will its bolt on to a 700r4 is my real Q and will it be worth it. __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-08-2002, 05:40 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Chevy did indeed make a 427 big block, although they never came in trucks. 4.250" bore and 3.76" stroke. Best big block they made IMO. As long as it has oval port heads or rectangle port your good. If someone swaped on peanut port heads those arent very good at all. It will bolt directly to your 700r4. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-08-2002, 06:10 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	If it has a intake already, Im sure its a short deck. If not then there will be spacers between the intake and heads. Good idea to check. Tall decks can be made to run just as good, but arent as powerfull or near as good in stock form as short deck versions. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-08-2002, 06:21 PM	#5
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	so you think its a good buy? it seems hes put a lot of money into it and is selling it very cheap, because he says he just likes to build them up once there built theres no more fun in it. I am getting a 383 right now, do you think that in going with this i will be better off? __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-10-2002, 04:26 AM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Id take that 427 over my 383 anyday __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-08-2002, 06:06 PM	#3
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	make sure the block is a short deck and not a tall deck.. get the stamping code off the engine or at least the casting number and look it up first good luck

11-08-2002, 06:43 PM	#6
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	basically if its a short deck one and it runs good and is cheap then hell yeah go for it, id love to get my hands on a pass car 427.. will never happen though, but still..

11-10-2002, 04:45 AM	#8
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Transmission will bolt up to the bbc. I wouldnt put a 700r4 behide a bbc tho. That bbc will have a field day with the od and granading parts all over. The overdrives arent ment to handle all that low end torque of a bbc. If it was me I would look for a TH-400 or atleast a th-350. With those new tires you are getting and the gears you have plus the big block that doesnt leave much hope for the 700r4. Just my advice __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

11-11-2002, 11:12 AM	#10
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	I also woulndt put a 700r4 behind a big block. Lots of people claim they can make one live, but NONE will warrenty it behind a raced big block. I also have never herd a single person talking about how well their built 700 lasted behind a serious power engine, but lots talk about how theirs blew up A 2004R FULLY built might take the power...... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-11-2002, 01:57 PM	#12
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	bowties overdrives is a good company, thats where I just got my 2004R really nice people to talk too. Now, this is not my persoanl exsperience, but grumpvette on chevytalk said he went threw this problem. Got a 700R4 BUILT, and had the warrenty in writing. When the tranny brokehe took it back with the warrenty, and they made up a excuse to not honor it. Other people say the same. Persoanlly, I would only use a 4L80e __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-11-2002, 02:24 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	yeah, a 4L80E would be stellar, but the $$ they cost and the computer needed just turned me off the idea...for now... ...if I ever go with EFI then guess what trans I'll get...

11-11-2002, 02:49 PM	#14
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	youll get a sm465 __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-11-2002, 03:02 PM	#15
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	LMAO!!!! __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-12-2002, 04:13 AM	#17
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Here's 2 more soltions for a overdrive for a BB or a SB http://www.gearvendors.com/ http://transmissioncenter.net/4L80E.htm (my dream tranny) __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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