Matt Gordon's ERA 427 Aluminum Shelby Engine Project

Bill-Of-Materials Using Shelby Alum Block and TKO II Transmission

Date: 11/10/02 Customer:Matt Gordon Current FE ERA Cobra

Job #: Quote Engine Type: 427 Alum Shelby Engine Year: 1966

QTY

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

TOTAL

Block Labor Options

1

1

Clean Shelby 4.250" Bore Aluminum Cylinder Block (Factory New)

64.00

64.00

5

5

Remove & Replace Cam Bearings (Block comes with Stock Type cam bearings)

9.00

45.00

and we replace with Dura Bond Performance or Performance Coated Brgs

8

8

Bore Shelby Block to 4.263" for Arias In Stock Forged Pistons

26.00

208.00

8

8

Piston Clearance ________ Measured at __________ Using Deck Plate

-

1

1

Align Bore Check New Block 85# Torque W/ARP Lube

168.00

168.00

And Cross Bolts at 38# W/ARP Lube

-

1

1

Check Cam Bores and align Bore as required for correct cam clearance

54.00

54.00

1

1

Check New Deck on Block to 10.150 and liner protrustion

15.00

15.00

2

2

Restrict Block to head Oiling .090 drilled plug (Shelby Deck) 1/4-20thd

24.00

48.00

1

1

Measure And Check Shelby Block Distributor Shaft Hole (As Reqd)

-

Crank Labor Options

-

1

1

Clean Crankshaft Forge # 1UB (428 High Nodular controlled Cast Iron)

19.00

19.00

1

1

Magna Flux Crankshaft (OK)

28.00

28.00

1

1

Check Alignment (OK our crank core)

-

-

1

1

Check & Grind Crankshaft R:010 M:010 Radius: 5/64" Performance

114.50

114.50

Connecting Rod Labor Options & Required Operations

-

8

8

Install new Arias Pistons on Connecting Rods (Floaters) (Eagle Rods)

8.00

64.00

8

8

Clean New Eagle Rods, to Check, to check brg clr & final assy after balance

12.00

96.00

8

8

Check Big ends of new Eagles and fit pins, light dust big end to spec

16.00

128.00

Other Labor

-

1

1

Surface Grind new Flywheel And Check Run Out b/4 balance

18.00

18.00

1

1

Pressure Check Intake Manifold (Ede or Blue Thunder) 1X4 (Both Vacuum & H2o)

48.00

48.00

Head Labor Options

-

2

2

Pressure Check Aluminum Heads (____) (____)

38.00

76.00

2

2

Port Match Edelbrock Heads to 1X4 Intake and Bowl Blend as Reqd

188.00

376.00

8

8

Final grind Valves & Seat Three Angle 2002/2003 Performance

26.00

208.00

Intake: 20/30/45 Deg. & Exh 30/45 Deg. Street performance

8

8

Machine Edelbrock 76CC (427 6008) Heads For Big Valves As Follows

8.50

68.00

Intakes From 2.09" To 2.190" And Leave Exhaust @ 1.665"

-

2

2

Final Clean Heads & Parts For Assembly

24.00

48.00

2

2

Assemble Heads at __.____" For ______# Per Cam Spec card And Spring --

-

Part Number ___________ (Spring Mfg. ________________)

-

2

2

Restrict Block To Head Rocker Oiling .090 Street Drilled Plug in Heads

21.00

42.00

1

1

Pressure Check Aluminum Intake Manifold

48.00

48.00

1

Machine Edelbrock Intakes for rear PCV Valve/Plate (Dove)

85.00

-

These Operations Are After Dummy Checking Engine Assembly And

-

Prior To Final Engine Assembly

-

2

Machine Valve Cover Rail On Cylinder Head To Match Geometry On Intake

35.00

-

1

1

Machine Valve Cover Rail On Intake Manifold To Match Geometry On Heads

68.00

68.00

1

1

Machine Intake Push Rod Holes For Assembled Clearance (As Reqd)

88.00

88.00

1

Machine Distributor Hole On Intake For Correct Geometry To Block

224.00

-

1

Mill Intake Manifold Angles To Correct Geometry For Heads And Block

124.50

-

-

-

Dummy Engine Assembly To Check All Clearances As Follows:

-

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

-

-

1

1

Install Crankshaft Main Bearings In Housing Bore At Correct Torque _____

124.00

124.00

Of ______# Using Bolt/Stud Lube _______, To Obtain Size To Grind

-

Crankshaft Mains _______ For Clearance Of .0025___" (Alum Block)

-

8

8

Install Connecting Rod Bearings In Rods At Correct Torque _____ W/Lube

12.50

100.00

Of _____, And Obtain Size To Grind Crankshaft To For Clearance Of .002-.0023___"

-

1

1

Install Pistons And Check Piston To Valve Clearances Intake:_____ -----

228.00

228.00

Exhaust ______, With Camshaft Degreed At ____ Per Cam Card

-

Intake Clearance: ________ Exhaust Clearance: _______ As Measured

-

Intake Clearance: _______ Exhaust Clearance: ________ (Final Clearance)

-

1

Measure Piston Dome/Dish/Valve Relief Thickness Prior To Fly Cutting

6.50

-

8

Machine Valve Relief's (Fly Cutting) As Reqd. To Obtain Correct Clearances

12.50

-

Intake Modification Depth:________ Exhaust Modification Depth:________

-

1

1

Check Exhaust Valve Clearance To Cylinder Bore For Minimum Of .060" ---

48.00

48.00

At Full Lift + .050" (Outside Diameter Of Exhaust Valve To Bore) This Is

-

Done With Head Installed And Test Springs With Camshaft Degreed

-

(Above Check Is Done While Checking For Valve To Piston Clearances)

-

8

8

Verify Piston Protrusion Or Piston Recession To Deck Is Consistent At ____

4.50

36.00

1

1

Install Heads and Rocker Arms To Check For Correct Push Rod Length ---

68.00

68.00

Std Length For Comp Solid & Roller 9.157" (Actual Reqd: ________)

-

1

1

Balance Engine Rotating Assy Complete (Bob Weight _________)

285.00

285.00

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

-

1

1

Assemble FE Engine providing all Specifications/Clearances/Torques

1,950.00

1,950.00

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

-

(Block/Bracket/Trans etc.Painting Usually Takes Place During This Time)

-

We Need Your Color Code And Brand-We Also Can Provide At No Charge

-

A Color Chip (6" x 6") For Customer Review Prior To Final Painting)

-

Mfg:_____ Color Code:_______ Application Yr/Model You're Using ________

-

1

1

Optional Adder-Special Engine Circumstances (Fit ERA Headers to EDE Heads)

54.00

54.00

-

Install Engine On Test Stand (As Listed)

-

1

1

Install Customer Engine On Test Stand

445.00

445.00

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

550.00

550.00

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

-

Special Built Engine Crate/Stand For Shipments Are Available

-

-

-

-

Total Labor Required As Listed Above

6,027.50

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Part List Options/Requirements

1

1

MS863P-10 Mich 77 Main Bearing Set

61.09

61.09

1

1

8-7170CH-10 Rod Bearings Federal Mogul Performance

63.97

63.97

1

1

Cam Bearings Alternate Dura Bond FP33 Performance Cam brgs

40.41

40.41

F-33 22.22$, FP-33 40.41$(Perf) or FP-33T 64.55$ (Perf Coated)

1

1

260-1035 Base Felpro Gasket Rebuild Set

62.85

62.85

1

1

Upgrade to Victor Nitro Seal Intake Gaskets 95159SG

22.94

22.94

2

2

1020 Felpro Head Gaskets (Aluminum FE Heads)

35.17

70.34

1

1

SCE 4034 Pro-Copper Embossed Exhaust Gasket Set (FE)

39.10

39.10

1

1

Felpro OS11701C Additional Pan Gasket For Windage Tray Applications

8.77

8.77

1

1

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

15.00

15.00

1

1

100-9904 ARP Assy Thread Sealer

6.11

6.11

1

1

100-9903 ARP Assy Lube

7.99

7.99

1

1

ProGear 4108PG HI-TECH Dbl Roller Race Set O/S Rollers-nine keyways

118.00

118.00

1

1

154-7902 ARP HD Oil Pump Shaft (FE's)

23.95

23.95

1

1

224-41177 F/M Hi-Vol Oil Pump

55.46

55.46

Pistons As Required For Compression Ratio And Application

-

1

1

Arias In Stock 427 Block 428 Crank Pistons 4.263 Bore -11.5CC

675.00

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

Ring Set As Required For Application

-

1

1

Arias Ductile Plasma Moly 1/16 1/16 3/16 4.263 182131-4.263

138.50

138.50

Roller Rocker Systems

-

1

1

DOVE/Comp Roller Rocker Arm Sets W/Shafts & End Supports 1046HD-KIT

875.00

875.00

Camshaft & Lifter Options

-

-

1

1

Comp Cams Solid Lifter Cam Kits Starting at 400$

400.00

400.00

16

16

as above but 5/16 x .080 wall Performance Smith Brothers

10.50

168.00

1

1

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

6.15

6.15

-

2

2

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

10.00

20.00

-

1

1

BHJ SFI Dampner (Neutral FE) FO-IBFE-7

288.00

288.00

1

1

Ford B8AZ-6359-A Seal Tube (Behind Dampner)

98.50

98.50

1

1

ARP 150-2501 Dampner Bolt 5/8" 189# W/ARP Lube

19.95

19.95

1

1

378704-S Long Crankshaft Key (Ford FE)

3.95

3.95

1

1

1/4 x 1/4 x 3/4" Long Dampner Key

2.00

2.00

1

1

690-032 Brass Pilot Bushing (Rear FE's For Manual Trans)

7.25

7.25

-

Transmission/Bell Housing/Clutch

-

1

1

TKO IITremek 5 Speed Transmission Road Race

1,850.00

1,850.00

1

1

8607 Mcleod Adapter (Bell Hsg To TKO) FE

153.33

153.33

3

3

12345349 GM Tranny Fludid For TKO ??

6.95

20.85

1

1

Lakewood 15210 Bell Housing FE SFI 2000 Approved

429.95

429.95

1

1

Lakewood 15980 Bell Housing Alignment Dowel Set (.500 Dial)

14.95

14.95

1

1

Pivot For Lakewood Bell Housing Clutch Arm C8AZ-7522-B (ERA Hyd T/O Brg??)

59.95

59.95

1

1

Clutch Arm 70-301 Ford For Mechanical Clutch linkage (ERA to use Hyd T/O??)

45.00

45.00

1

1

37-220 Hayes Clutch (Pressure Plate)

215.90

215.90

1

1

70-115 Hayes Throw Out Brg

37.01

37.01

1

1

40-221 Hayes Clutch Disk For TKO 26 Spline

102.62

102.62

1

1

910 MRG Pressure Plate Bolt Set 3/8 or Alternate ARP 130-2201 36# W/ARP

7.95

7.95

Flywheel/Flexplate

-

1

1

12-345 Hayes SFI Flywheel 40# (External Balance) 428's

335.39

335.39

Flywheel Bolts - see parts below

-

Motor Mounts ETC.

-

2

2

Set Of FE Motor Mounts (ERA to specify or provide)

15.00

30.00

-

Other Options

-

1

1

FE Ford Oil Filter Adapter (Stock) 427 COAZ-A

43.47

43.47

1

1

Ford FMS M6881-C100 Remote Oil Filter Kit (Sgl Filter) W/Hoses & Ftgs.

69.95

69.95

1

1

Aviaid 55410 Oil Pan 9Qt W/P-Up & Windage Tray - Street & Race

575.00

575.00

1

1

Aluminum Cap For Both Dry Sump tube (Cap it off)

21.00

21.00

1

1

Ford Expansion Tank For FE's Shortened __"

315.00

315.00

Tank Kit includes Thermostat, Gasket and 16# Radiator Cap & Over Flow Hose

1

1

Hi Torque FE Starter (Gear Reduction) CVR ProTorque Maximum 5048M

254.00

254.00

5049M is FE 390/427/428 5048M is FE Shelby Block Applications

1

1

Alternator Ford Chrome 1 Wire GM Style

168.00

168.00

1

1

Polished Alum. Alt Bkt W/Bolt/Spacer and Incls Our Chrome Adjusting Arm

125.00

125.00

1

1

8213 MRG Chrome Coil Bracket

6.95

6.95

-

1

1

Edelbrock FE Water Pump (Aluminum)

159.99

159.99

Add 100$ for Polished Version with or without the Edelbrock Logo

-

1

1

MRG Dual Spring Safety Throttle Return Spring Kit

7.19

7.19

-

1

1

March 1910 Sgl Groove Pulley Set (Aluminum)

199.00

199.00

1

March 1930 Dbl Groove Pulley Set (Aluminum)

217.00

-

1

1

Water Pump Pulley Bolts 5/16-24 3/16Key Chromenet (4) (Clean Looking)

2.00

2.00

-

Cylinder Head Valve Train Components

-

-

8

8

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

16.00

128.00

8

8

Ferrea F6212 Exhaust Valves 1.655 3/8" 5.534" .330 Tip 6000 Series

16.00

128.00

1

1

Comp 4770 or 4772 Spring Locator Cups For Edelbrock Heads

28.80

28.80

ERA to Provide upgraded fuel pump per our specs-monted to chassis with our

-

specified fuel filter and Fuel Cell built for the ERA guage etc

1

1

Ford Fuel Pump Eccentric _____-______ (Will install even though using Elec

55.00

55.00

Fuel pump - alternate for later emergency installation if required

-

-

1

1

Dove PCV Kit For FE's W/Rear Hole Incls Canister/Mesh/Plate & PCV Valve

78.00

78.00

1

1

_____-_____ Ford OEM Cam Plate Retainer

45.00

45.00

Fuel Log & Fittings

-

1

1

Baldwin Aluminum Fuel Log For 1x4 Made to Order (Baldwin Style)

218.00

218.00

1

1

FCM2004 AQP St Aluminum #6 Flare 1/4" pipe Ftgs (Log)(Modified Tip Reqd)

8.95

8.95

2

2

3/8 x 2.75 12PT SS Intake Bolts (Long For Log Bkt To Intake) 613-2750

6.30

12.60

1

1

FCM2147 1/8" NPT 9- Deg Elbow Male To Female

8.11

8.11

1

FCM2589 3/8 NPT To 6AN 45 Deg (Log To Fuel Pump If Front Filler Tube)

6.81

-

1

1

FCM____ 3/8" As Above Except Not 45 Deg (If no front Oil Fill Tube In Intake)

-

1

1

FCM2113 Carb Ftg For Fuel Log Hose

6.29

6.29

1

1

FCA0606 #6 Hose W/SS Cover - Fuel Line - 6FT Package

35.82

35.82

4

4

FSM1012 #6 Strt Hose End/Swivels

7.99

31.96

1

1

FCM2004 AQP St Aluminum #6 Flare 1/4" pipe Ftgs (Pump To Log)

5.95

5.95

1

Brass 3/8" Male To 3/8" Female For Fuel Pump 90Deg (Holley Pumps)

1.65

-

-

-

Valve Covers & Breathers

-

1

M6582-B Ford Motor Sport FE Valve Covers (Black) Cobra Lemans

160.00

-

1

1

M6582-A427Ford Motor Sport FE Valve Covers (Polished) Cobra Lemans

175.00

175.00

2

2

Earl's Billet Breathers (Press In Style) can use W/NAPA Grommet

40.00

80.00

2

2

NAPA Grommet for press-in Earls breathers

3.00

6.00

Air Cleaners

-

1

1

Air Cleaner to be specified for style by Matt Later On….w/KN Filter Estimate

200.00

200.00

-

-

Ignition Components

-

1

1

MSD 6420 6AL Soft Touch Rev. Limiter Ignition W/Chips

179.95

179.95

1

1

MSD 8202 Blaster Coil (upgrade to epoxy filled severe duty coil)

45.00

45.00

1

1

MSD8594 Pro-Billet Distributor

249.95

249.95

1

1

MSD 8581 Brass Dist. Gear

39.95

39.95

10

8

0416 Accel Spark Plugs 14MM (EDE & Shelby)

1.75

14.00

10

0375 Accel Spark Plugs 18MM (Dove)

1.75

-

2

2

_____Moroso Wire Separator Sets For 8MM Wires

9.95

19.90

1

1

73655 Taylor Blue 8mm Spark Plug Wire Set

53.08

53.08

0.5

79653 Taylor 409 Wire Set 135 deg (2,3,6 & 7 Plugs)

107.17

-

0.5

79655 Taylor 409 Wire Set 180 Deg (1,4,5 & 8 Plugs)

107.17

-

2

42609 Taylor Wire Clip Separator Sets For 409 Wires

6.88

-

1

1

MRG 6018 Wire Loom Kits (Attach To Valve Cover Bolts To Outside)

37.99

37.99

Fasteners For Engine Assembly

-

-

1

1

255-1002 ARP Cam Bolt (see New Cam Plate Above)190PSI PRO Series

5.95

5.95

1

1

Gessford Special washer for Cam Bolts

12.00

12.00

1

1

ARP 455- 12PT SS Intake Bolts (2) 3/8x1.75 (8) 3/8-2.750

55.00

55.00

2

2

8841 Trans-Dapt Locking Header Bolts (Chrome W/Alum Lock)

43.20

86.40

1

1

MRG Carb Stud Set (4 Packs) Sgl 1X4

6.95

6.95

1

1

MRG Pan Stud Kit (For Pan Installation)

29.95

29.95

-

1

1

ARP 100-2801 FE Flywheel Bolt Set

9.95

9.95

-

Block/Crankshaft/Rods Castings (Donor Engine Castings)

-

1

1

428 Ford 1U or 1UB Cast Crank Core That's rebuildable 10/10 or 20/20

650.00

650.00

New FE Engine Components Available

-

1

1

Shelby Aluminum 427 Cross Bolted Block (FOB Factory)

5,195.00

5,195.00

Allow 500$ for Shelby Block Prep by Gessford Machine

-

1

1

Shelby Head Stud kit (Required for these blocks)

350.00

350.00

1

1

Set of ARP Cross bolts for Shelby Block (Replace their non Perf Bolts)

48.00

48.00

1

1

Carburetor and Fuel Systems Offered on an as required basis Estimate Only

400.00

400.00

-

1

1

Eagle 6.490 H-Beam Steel Connecting Rods CRS6490F3D

689.00

689.00

1

1

Edelbrock 6008 Cylinder Head Set (Bare) 427 76CC Chambers

1,200.00

1,200.00

1

Edelbrock Intake Manifold 7105

313.92

-

1

1

Blue Thunder Intake Manifold 1x4 MR Dual Plane

625.00

625.00

Test Run Break-In Allowance

-

1

1

You should Allow For Fittings/Hoses/Brackets/Fuel Etc As Reqd

50.00

50.00

Start Up Oil And 1st Change

-

1

1

Misc unknown fasteners and other supplies required for build

150.00

150.00

1

1

Freight Allowance on In Bound Parts

250.00

250.00

1

1

Engine Delivery to Customer in GeorgeTown TX as required

700.00

700.00

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

Total Parts Required As Listed Above

20,277.23

Total Quote For This Engine Job (Parts & Labor)

26,304.73

All Prices Subject To Change

 

Mail to: Matt

Mail to: George

 

05/17/04