M-6007-Z427AFT/ART
Crate Engine
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS.
Techline 1-800-367-3788
Page 9 of 19
IS-1850-0387
Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
FLYWHEELS
The M-6007-Z427AFT/ART does not include a flywheel. Neutral balance flywheel required. See the flywheel page
of the catalog or call the Techline at 1-800-367-3788.
IGNITION SYSTEM
The M-6007-Z424AFT/ART does not include a distributor. The distributor must have a bronze gear to be compatible with
the billet steel mechanical roller camshaft.
NOTE:
See engine tips sheet for recommended ignition timing.
OIL PANS
The M-6007-Z427AFT comes with a front T-sump performance oil pan. The oil pan may need to be changed to
properly fit and function in your application. The M-6007-Z427ART comes with a rear sump performance oil pan.
The oil pan may need to be changed to properly fit and function in your application.
VALVE COVERS
The M-6007-Z427AFT/ART comes with M-6582-W427B valve covers. Make sure the valve covers are correct for
your application.
INDUCTION
1. The M-6007-Z427AFT/ART does not include an intake manifold. A four barrel, single plane, intake manifold is
recommended.
2. If you are using a different intake, verify that the intake gasket fits the ports on the cylinder head and intake
manifold correctly before installing the intake manifold.
3. Cometic IR340SP4060KF intake gaskets included.
FUEL DELIVERY
1. 427 engines 750 cfm carb recommended
HEADERS
The horsepower numbers shown for the Ford Racing engines were obtained using long tube headers.
M-6007-Z427AFT/ART CRATE ENGINE FEATURES
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427 cubic inches (4.125" bore x 4.00" stroke)
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600hp @ 6500rpm, 558 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
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11.0:1 compression ratio (nominal)