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Re:For $5k, Chevy Will Let You Assemble Your Corvette Z06’s ... by pryelluw on Sunday April 15, 2018 @09:09PM (#16846020)
The 427 is an FE family engine, which was used in NASCAR. The engine used in the gt40 was based in a NASCAR build of the engine (modified to handle right turns ;) ).

Back then, you could order performance parts from dealerships and whole engines. Could you walk in and order a gt40 engine? I have looked and have not found a part number. However, some race engines did not have part numbers because they were aftermarket parts.

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Re:For $5k, Chevy Will Let You Assemble Your Corvette Z06’s ... by gregpilling on Sunday April 15, 2018 @09:44PM (#16846146)
You still can, and they have warranties.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/engines/

http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines

http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/connect-cruise-powertra... up to 727 horsepower, with transmission and electronics included and ready to go. Connect and Cruise.

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Re:For $5k, Chevy Will Let You Assemble Your Corvette Z06’s ... by pryelluw on Sunday April 15, 2018 @10:26PM (#16846281)
Those crate engines sure are a great deal. Back in the 90s you had to get an aftermarket block, heads, crank, pistons, and rods for four that (not adjusted for inflation) to even consider reliably making over 400hp on anything. I remember saving money for an A4 Ford block sold by SVE. Never got it cause it was about $2k and came bare and unfinished.

Nowadays, an LS crate engine and a smallish turbo can get you 600 wheel horsepower on pump gas.

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Re:For $5k, Chevy Will Let You Assemble Your Corvette Z06’s ... by mulmen on Sunday April 15, 2018 @10:15PM (#16846244)
Crate engines are nothing new but are any of those the engine for the GT40?
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