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John W · 06-09-05, 07:04 AM

Wayne, what a classic statement [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Well, the deed is done. I have brought it.
Its an original side oiler on original bores (not rebored) with original heads.
Now I need to go do some digging to decide what state of tune to take it to [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

I accept the ZF may be weak, but as said there aren't many other options. Getting hold of a T44 or a 600 box is not really an option as they are so rare/expensive.
Goran, I have a lead on a couple of ZF boxes already, but thanks for the offer of the info for that shotblasted one.
I'd be interested to hear what sort of money they want for it (via pm if you prefer). If they fall through I'll give you a mail.
I will consider a G50 box, but ideally I'd like the car to be as original as it can be. I know the ZF was used initially with the 427s, even if it did break a lot...
I also assume the G50 will break quite easily, just be cheaper/easier to repair, right ?

That picture is superb. If you have any more of the 427 in a mk2 please post them [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Cheers,
John.

06-09-05, 07:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
John W John W 6 Tenths Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey, England GT40: lots of bits but not bolted together yet... Posts: 629 Rep Power: 11	Re: using a Big Block vs Small Block Wayne, what a classic statement [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Well, the deed is done. I have brought it. Its an original side oiler on original bores (not rebored) with original heads. Now I need to go do some digging to decide what state of tune to take it to [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] I accept the ZF may be weak, but as said there aren't many other options. Getting hold of a T44 or a 600 box is not really an option as they are so rare/expensive. Goran, I have a lead on a couple of ZF boxes already, but thanks for the offer of the info for that shotblasted one. I'd be interested to hear what sort of money they want for it (via pm if you prefer). If they fall through I'll give you a mail. I will consider a G50 box, but ideally I'd like the car to be as original as it can be. I know the ZF was used initially with the 427s, even if it did break a lot... I also assume the G50 will break quite easily, just be cheaper/easier to repair, right ? That picture is superb. If you have any more of the 427 in a mk2 please post them [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] Cheers, John.