Quote: The engine builder has the 427 back together and we're ready to get it back on the dyno. He had to spend a fair amount of time getting the windage tray to both clear the big stroke and the road race pan. It all fits but it has to be tucked in there just right.
We'll focus mostly on some step testing and steady state runs. Maybe do a power pull or two just to see what she makes. I'd be surprised if the new oil pan changes the power output but it is possible. Mostly we're just making sure there aren't any leaks or other problems before the engine goes back in the car.
What brand main studs did you use? We had to cut them down flush for the 4.0 stroke crank. We also dimpled the shallow cutout of the pan. And we didn't use the pickup tube to cap support strap.
