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04-16-08, 04:17 PM
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| | Al Wohlstrom Supporting Vendor 
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ
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I am selling my 427 Kirkham shortly and building a RCR MarkIV and doing some research. I'm building a 527" aluminum 427FE. I am going to use a Ricardo transaxel. A few questions, with many more to follow I'm sure.
1. Has anyone used Blue Thunder 427 heads in a MarkIV and if so where did you get the headers?
2. Was it necessary to see a proctologist after you got the bill for the headers?
3. What type of dry sump is the best?
Thanks, Al | 
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04-16-08, 07:45 PM
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| | Jay Vickers Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adair, Okla. US GT40: RCR MK IV
Posts: 78
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Good choice Al, on the Mk-IV, though there is "acres" of room and enough room for a "picnic" in the back of the Mk-IV, Fran told me a while back that the ricardo will not fit, with the FE. Had to do with engine dimensions or something like that, my eyes and head glazed over when he said no and the reasons why... unless Fran and you have been scheming onto how to get the FE and ricardo to fit?? Inquiring minds want to know too. Hello Fran??
Fran had my headers built while the engine was at his shop. Sorry, but mine are edelbrock heads. I did not see a header bill. Only Frans...Ask him about the headers and transaxle.
No Proctologists were used in my choices...yet... | |
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04-16-08, 07:58 PM
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| | Al Wohlstrom Supporting Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ
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Just talked to Fran, he said an adapter would have to be fabricated for the Ricardo to 427FE but it would fit. The headers in stainless would be about $3,000, steel $2,200. For $800 I'd go with stainless. No need to see the Dr. as yet! | |
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04-16-08, 08:17 PM
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| | Jay Vickers Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adair, Okla. US GT40: RCR MK IV
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Good news there.  | |
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04-16-08, 09:37 PM
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| | Al Wohlstrom Supporting Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ
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Jay, I see you have a MarkIV, I'm 6'3", will I fit? | |
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04-16-08, 09:38 PM
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| | jac mac 10 tenths 
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04-16-08, 09:39 PM
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| | Earl Balzen Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CenTexastral GT40: Groesbeck,Tx
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Chris (Flatchat) made me an adaptor for a 427 SOHC (FE) engine to a Ricardo transaxle in my GT 40. | |
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04-16-08, 11:22 PM
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| | no0one Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit'ish Michigan
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Al, i'm 6'2" and fit in RCR MKIV's with lots of room to spare. | |
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04-18-08, 09:47 AM
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| | Al Wohlstrom Supporting Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ
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Mark, Thanks!
Earl, Do you have pictures of the SOHC in your car? | |
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04-18-08, 05:51 PM
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| | flatchat Silver Supporter 
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwick,Qld, Au
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We have the technology -- Tx Earl. --- Err, "copy right here", Fran 
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Now, an Ally mono tub
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04-19-08, 07:51 PM
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| | Al Wohlstrom Supporting Vendor
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My Kirkham is sold!!! Doing the wire transfer next week, then I'm off to see Fran! | |
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04-19-08, 08:26 PM
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| | Jay Vickers Rookie
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04-20-08, 11:55 AM
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| | Al Wohlstrom Supporting Vendor
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Thanks Jay!
If any of you guys are selling your cars, advertise in Europe (with someone reputable). The Euro is so strong that they are buying toys like candy. The guy that is buying my Kirkham bought another one in Salt Lake City, Utah and is leaving it there this year so he can race it at the Salt Lake track. He's importing mine as a driver. Must be nice! | |
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