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427 / 428 in a 70 ?

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'68StangGT

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seen it done ?

hows the fit ?

problems ?
 
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390Fe

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Not to be a smart aleck... but yeah, I think I've seen it done.

Just look at a 1969/70 428 cobra jet car... or a '69 390 car....

It fits like it was stock.

The only problem could come from the 427 with the vertical exhaust bolts - I believe the hooker super comp headers can be used as they have all of the bolt patterns on the flange.
 

'68StangGT

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good grief

thats what I get for laying off the coffee -lol

Ok - let me throw this question out ... whats the difference in the physical size of a 427 engine VS a 428

I know the 427 wasnt a stock engine for 70 - but ???
 

1320stang

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[QUOTE='68StangGT]Ok - let me throw this question out ... whats the difference in the physical size of a 427 engine VS a 428QUOTE]

Nada unless you're talking cammer. If the 427 has high riser heads, the headers will be a little harder to fit.
 
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Externally the engines are pretty much the same size with the medium riser heads except for the cammer as mentioned above. The real differences are that the 427 has a shorter stroke and a bigger bore. The 428 block will not support the same size bore as the 427 unfortunately so there is no way of turing the 428 into a 427. You will hit water first. The other big advantage of the 427 is that it has the cross main bolts too so the bottom end is much stronger than the already strong 428. I have a 428 in my 70. Although its a Q code car you can do it with some work. The only difference between the small block and big block cars excluding drive train themselves is that the 428 has reinforced shock towers which I highly suggest installing if you are going big block route. You will also be able to fit super comp headers also, very tight but they will fit. They are a big pain to install but well worth it in my opinion.
Kevin
 

'68StangGT

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oOOoo

check this one out:

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/9/2/68637892.htm
 

chepsk8

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I spent too many years with one.

You'll learn to hate:
Changing spark plugs
Blown Headder gaskets
Cooked steering box
Changing spark plugs (SUCKS)
Headers hanging low
Changing spark plugs
Engine fit is VERY tight

You'll love:
Evcery time you step on the gas!

Since your car is not an original big block, and does not have he reinforcements, USE TH E EXPORT Beace to keep the towers in place.

I owned a 428 SCJ for many years.
 
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