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Old 03-26-2009, 08:10 PM
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Look into a future build and want a alum 427 bare block.......whats average price and where can i find one cheap?..........lol well i know there not cheap
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Katech's sleeved LS2 427 short block is a good deal, and the price is 20% off through the end of March . . . .
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KAT-A4684 Value 427 short block: 7.0L, 427in3
The ideal package for the budget-conscious gearhead. Includes Katech sleeved LS2 case, forged 4340 steel crankshaft, Katech forged pistons and Callies Compstar H-beam connecting rods. Available with optional covers, camshaft and pan for Gen 3 or Gen 4 applications. Also available with low compression, nitrous or LS7 pistons.

Application: 1997-2009 Corvette, Hot rods, off-road vehicles, show cars
Displacement: 427ci 7.0L
Bore: 4.125
Stroke: 4.000
Compression ratio: 11:1
Fuel: 93 octane,
Horsepower: depends on camshaft and induction
Torque: depends on camshaft and induction
Block: Katech sleeved LS2
Crank: Cola or Callies
Connecting rods: Callies H beam
Pistons :Katech forged aluminum



$6,950
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L92 427 is less money but uses a longer stroke.
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LS7 block, but why does it have to be aluminum? Iron blocks can take more punishment.
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LS7 Flat top
$5399. Flat top 7cc valve reliefs. Crated and ready to go right now. Stocked on the shelf atm.

LS7 Dish should be 18cc dish.
$6250 on the shelf and ready to go.

Those are just the ones we have on hand right now.
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john how big can you bore a ls7?
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Alum block = sleeves in bore. Usually a clean up is about it.
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Give us a call & we can help spec you a 427 aluminum combo without any problems. We typically ship 427s in the 600rwhp range with PRC LS7 CNC ported heads. We can also help you with a 440 LS7 or possible 454 LS7

www.texas-speed.com has all our pricing, but a quick call can get a custom quote for you!!
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