Steve Dorman

427 Engine Freshen Project 2007

03/31/2008 12:45 PM

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Dorman-00005.JPG (24448 bytes)  Dorman-00006.JPG (374815 bytes)  Dorman-00015.JPG (580317 bytes) Bored to 4.290" 8/22/07

Pistons ordered 8/22/07

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10/3/07 Sealy's Body shop estimate 500-600$ to repair Yellow Paint on sides & blend.

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Thanks to Jeramy Collison of Hastings Rings for helping with the 4.290 Plasma Moly Ring Set!

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Steve-00004.JPG (145969 bytes) check came bore clearance to new cam bearings in block

Steve-00015.JPG (29727 bytes) Pistons on Rods for assembly 12/21/07

Steve-D--00041.JPG (149301 bytes) Intake nice and clean 12/27/07

Steve-D--00042.JPG (32136 bytes) New Brass Gear being installed in distributor 12/27/07

Steve-D--00043.JPG (32111 bytes) Crankshaft with Bob Weights 12/27/07

Steve-D--00044.JPG (140462 bytes) New Balance Card information

Steve-D--00045.JPG (28694 bytes) Crankshaft rotating assembly step one 12/27/07

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Roller Lifters sent to Comp Cams for check up 12/20/08 and due back 1/11/08 FEDEX

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Steve-D---00038.JPG (32721 bytes)  Steve-D---00040.JPG (29147 bytes) 1/11/08 lifters return from Comp Cams

Ordered one new push rod 1/11/08 due in Tuesday

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1/17/08 Ready to Test Drive

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2/24/08 at the track  

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Video 2/24/08

Videos at MPH

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Final Bill-Of-Materials  3/30/08 Published

Date: 8/3/07 Customer: Steve Dorman Current FE 502

Job #: Verbal Engine Type: 427 Aluminum Block Built to 502 Engine Year: New

Received Cobra 8/3/07 BOM 12/17/07 Preliminary Estimate

Preliminary Final BOM 1/26/08-Final 3/30/08

QTY

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

TOTAL

Block Labor Options

1

1

Receive Engine and Disassemble to review damage in Cylinder 10hrs

300.00

300.00

x

-

1

1

Clean Used Aluminum Shelby 427 Block CSX 397

76.00

76.00

x

8

8

Bore Block 4.290 or Large Bore as Reqd For Arias Piston

36.50

292.00

x

One cylinder damaged and needed oversize-bore all 8

Piston Clearance Per Arias Using BHJ Deck Plate

-

1

1

Align Bore Check Block

134.00

134.00

x

1

1

Check all Shelby dimensions - OK in Spec)

-

0

-

0

Crank Labor Options

-

1

1

Clean Customer Crankshaft

24.00

24.00

x

1

1

Magnaflux crankshaft (OK)

32.00

32.00

x

1

1

Check Alignment (OK in Spec)

-

1

1

Check & Polish Crankshaft after balance work completed

42.00

42.00

x

0

Connecting Rod Labor Options & Required Operations

-

8

8

Install new Pistons On Connecting Rods (Floaters)

12.00

96.00

x

8

8

Clean Rods H-Beam Eagles, #1-8 (ID Numbers Incl)

4.00

32.00

x

8

8

Double check Side Clearance rods (ok)

-

-

x

8

8

Check Big End (Light Dust Out) And Pin Fit On New Eagle Rod Sets

12.50

100.00

x

Other Labor

-

-

Head Labor Options

-

2

2

Disassemble and reassemble heads

42.00

84.00

x

2

2

Clean Heads and all old Parts as required & check for Damage

34.00

68.00

x

8

8

Final Grind Valves & Seat Three Angle 2007/2008 Performance

33.50

268.00

x

2

2

Assemble Heads

-

0

These Operations Are After Dummy Checking Engine Assembly And

-

Prior To Final Engine Assembly

-

Dummy Engine Assembly To Check All Clearances As Follows:

-

Mandatory Operations, Prior to Engine Balancing & Building For All Engine

-

The obtain exact size for Velasco to Grind New Crank…..

-

8

8

Verify Piston Protrusion Or Piston Recession To Deck Is Consistent

4.50

36.00

x

-

1

1

Balance Engine Rotating Assy Complete (Bob Weight 2239)

335.00

335.00

XXX

Assemble Engine Complete (As Listed) (Nov - Jan Only)

-

This is reassembly in General of previously build engine-New Pistons)

1

1

Assemble FE Engine providing all Specifications/Clearances/Torques 10/03

1,950.00

1,950.00

x

This Assembly Includes Pulleys to Clutch And Ready For The Test Stand

-

Bell Housing Dialed In, Camshaft Degreed, Valves Set, Brass Gear Installed

-

Belts Installed, Water Pump & Pulleys etc., Distributor & Wire Made Up

-

-

Install Engine On Test Stand (As Listed)

-

1

1

Install Customer Engine On Test Stand

385.00

385.00

x

This Includes Installing Starter And Other Parts Required To Test Engine.

-

Our Gauges, Hoses, Fuel Lines, Test Stand Radiator Hoses

-

(Final Hose Connections will Be Required When You Install In Chassis)

-

-

Test Run Engine And Perform Required Operations (As Listed)

-

1

1

Test Run Engine, Run Timing, Tune Carbs or Carbs, Re Adjust Valves

465.00

465.00

x

1500-2000 RPM's Minimum 30 Minutes (Usually 2 Hours)

-

Note: Testing can require more small parts not quoted

-

Note: Final Radiator Hoses Will Be Required When Installed In Chassis

-

Includes Removing Engine From Stand

-

Includes Checking Oil Filter Internal Condition

-

1

1

Remove & Replace Engine in Superformance as Required 36 hrs @ 42.50

1,360.00

1,360.00

x

1

1

Replace exhaust gaskets after test drive

48.00

48.00

X

Motor Specifications: Neil Groff Builder

Connect Rod Brg Clearances:

1-.0023 2-.0023 3-.0023 4-.0023 5-.0024 6-.0025 7-.0023 8-.0024

Connecting Rod Side Clearance: 1/5-.015",2/6-.016",3/7-.016",4/8-.0016"

Main Brg Clearances:

1-.0023, 2-.0024, 3-.0019, 4-.0022,5-.0024"

Cam Bearing Clearances:

1-004, 2-.0015, 3-.0013, 4-.0013, 5-.0013"

Crankshaft End Play .005", Camshaft End Play: .009"

Cam degreed to 105 Degree Int/C/Line in Zero pisition

Total Labor Required As Listed Above

5,827.00

x

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Part List Options/Requirements

1

1

Clevite MS1010V & MS1010HX Performance Main Brg Sets (or 85$ 125M's)

179.93

179.93

x

above price includes 1/2 set each ($119.95)

-

1

1

F/M Performance 454 Rod Bearing set 8-7200CHA Std & 1's

142.44

142.44

X

above price includes 1/2 set each ($95.00)

-

1

1

FP33 Dura Bond FE Performance Cam Bearing Set

48.75

48.75

x

1

1

260-1035 Base Felpro Gasket Rebuild Set

85.95

85.95

X

1

1

OS11701C Pan gasket for windage tray (Aviaid)

14.95

14.95

x

1

1

Intake Gasket Upgrade to Victor Nitro Seal 95159SG

37.95

37.95

x

2

2

1020 Felpro Head Gaskets (Aluminum FE Heads)

44.95

89.90

x

1

1

Alternate SCE 4034 & 4134 or as required for Head configuration

45.00

45.00

XXX

1

1

Ford FE Cam Plug

2.39

2.39

x

1

1

Assy Matls.. Including RTV Silicon, Felpro Blue Sealer LL5(Assy Only)

25.00

25.00

XXX

1

0

ProGear Double Roller Extreme Duty Timing Set (Alt to Comp Set)

112.00

-

1

1

154-7902 ARP HD Performance Oil Pump Shaft Upgrade from standard

21.22

21.22

x-add-NG

1

1

M57HV Hi-Vol Oil Pump Melling Pump

69.74

69.74

x-add NG

Pistons As Required For Compression Ratio And Application

-

8

8

Arias Special Order W/Pins/Retainers/Fitted Job# 381611*01

113.00

904.00

x

Includes: .975 x 2.925 Pins 97586202925, (32) Retainers 990043S

-

Ring Set As Required For Application

-

1

1

Hastings Racing Rings 2M-5519-040 4.290 Moly Performance

179.00

179.00

x

Roller Rocker Systems

-

Camshaft & Lifter Options

-

16

16

Send Used Solid Roller Lifters to Comp for Rebuild/Check 12/13/07

14.00

224.00

X

1

1

Smith Brothers Push Rod 9.062" EL NH58A-ED

13.50

13.50

X

1

1

MSD 8581 Replacement Brass Dist.

54.94

54.94

x

1

1

Engine Oil Supplement for Break-In 1052367 (1/3 in Filter & 2/3 in Oil)

9.50

9.50

XXX

3

3

22470 Moroso Performance Oil Filters (one For Assembly Test Run + One)

11.50

34.50

XXX

Transmission/Bell Housing/Clutch

-

Flywheel/Flexplate

-

Motor Mounts ETC.

-

Other Options

-

2

2

AFZ Long Life Antifreeze

15.99

31.98

X

1

1

replacement radiator drain cock

4.73

4.73

X

Cylinder Head Valve Train Components

-

8

1

Ferrea F6215 Intake Valves 2.190 3/8" 5.450" .330 Tip 6000 Series

18.50

18.50

x

8

1

Ferrea F6212 Exhaust Valves 1.655 3/8" 5.435" .330 Tip 6000 Series

18.50

18.50

x

Fuel Log & Fittings

-

1

1

Holley 37-1542 Quick Kits for Carbs

58.98

58.98

X

Valve Covers & Breathers

-

Air Cleaners

-

Ignition Components

-

Fasteners For Engine Assembly

-

Block/Crankshaft/Rods Castings (Donor Engine Castings)

-

New FE Engine Components Available

-

Test Run Break-In Allowance

-

2

2

Superformance Exhaust Gaskets

20.00

40.00

x

2

2

Full Valvoline 30 Wt Racing Oil Changes 40x2

40.00

80.00

x

1

1

Hastings Ring Set 8.91

8.91

8.91

x

1

1

Arias Pistons

19.80

19.80

x

1

1

Comp Cam out/back to check roller lifters 12/13/07

32.84

32.84

X

1

1

Smith Brothers 18.94

18.94

18.94

X

1

1

Superformance Exhaust Gasket (Flange side pipe to headers) ord 1/25

15.00

15.00

x

1

1

Ferrea 8.62,

8.62

8.62

x

See http://www.gessford.com/cobraparts/fords.htm For Addl. Parts Prices

Total Parts Required As Listed Above

2,539.46

Total Quote For This Engine Job (Parts & Labor)

8,366.46

All Prices Subject To Change

No Sales Tax on Shipments out of State

Rich Lacy cam delivery to customer destinations….call

 

 

03/31/2008 12:45:06 PM