Big Block 427 Update w/pics

[TxFiddler]

Started thursday night to get an idea of how it's gonna fit and to see what needs to be moved.  First, I unboxed and bolted the new Phoenix Transmission 700R4 and torque converter to the new motor.




Then we checked for fit and adjustment.  Man this thing is a beast.

[TxFiddler]

Pretty tight but figured out that the motor mounts need to be dropped to the lower holes and my buddy decided to remove some of the excess metal from the brake booster mount on the firewall.  Should set in there much better now.  Back on the motor Sunday.  Tomorrow, I'm gonna clean up the tranny crossmember.

More pics later.

[big bear]

wow....awesome pics... this thing is a beauty man.  to say its sick just isnt enough in my eyes.

[TxFiddler]

Thanks Big Bear.  This truck is my daily driver and I have been without for about 5 months.  I am so ready to get it going but at this stage, i sure don't want to rush anything and make a mistake.
Fidd

[daschlag]

Awesome.

[big bear]

your welcome man.  i understand 100pct what you mean. dont rush now.  im following this build for sure. its so clean...haha

[ohio hab]

Look's really nice, I am jealous.

[bake74]

     I just wonder how fast that thing is going to be when you are done.

[rwhit57]

Daily driver? Holy crap! I'm impressed. That is an awesome looking set-up. I have a couple of questions, where did you get that motor? Did they supply you with a wiring kit for the 700R4 or did you have to buy one? Really nice work, can't wait to see more.

[choptop]

I want a set of those valve covers for mine soooooo bad. I love them. Gotta have the 427 logo.. awesome

[TxFiddler]

Daily driver? Holy crap! I'm impressed. That is an awesome looking set-up. I have a couple of questions, where did you get that motor? Did they supply you with a wiring kit for the 700R4 or did you have to buy one? Really nice work, can't wait to see more.

No wiring needed other than a 12 volt keyed.  The trans has a ground strap.  The way that Phoenix does the lockup, when ever it's in 4th gear, it automatically locks.  When it downshifts, it unlocks.  Pretty cool.

[TxFiddler]

I want a set of those valve covers for mine soooooo bad. I love them. Gotta have the 427 logo.. awesome

The valve covers were an ebay find.  They are made by Ansen in California.

[TxFiddler]

I got the new brake lines on the redone rearend.

Had  to remove the valve covers to get the motor in.  The driver's side motor mount is giving me a fit.  I have new energy susp rubbers in them.  Any suggestions are appreciated.

[jdhall144]

I put the energy suspesion mounts in my truck and they were a pain.We struggled but got motor in.Motor has been out since and the next time it'll slide right in.Not much help but i know what you going through.

[TxFiddler]

The mount is finally in.  Will post up some more pics after today's progress.  Was able to get Monday off so I should be able to get quite a bit done.  Waiting on UPS at the moment. Later.
Fidd