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camcojb
12-01-2004, 07:07 PM
Here's a few pics of the block. Really a nice piece, very nice engineering and machining.

http://www.camcojb.com/ross 001.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/ross%20003.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/ross%20005.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/ross%20006.jpg

Jody
Stuart Adams
12-01-2004, 07:11 PM
Who manufactured the block? Obviously a 427 right?
Are those Diamond pistons in that box, it looks familiar?
Nice - love aluminum and big blocks.
Keep the pics coming.
camcojb
12-01-2004, 07:12 PM
Who manufactured the block?
Are those Diamond pistons in that box, it looks familiar?
Nice - love aluminum and big blocks.
Keep the pics coming.


That is the new GM ZL-1 block. Yes, those are Diamond Pistons, custom made because Mr. Ross wanted to keep it a standard bore. ;)

Jody
jonny51
12-01-2004, 07:15 PM
wooooooooooo Im jealous!!!
Stuart Adams
12-01-2004, 07:16 PM
Jody, what ya think of the pistons?
camcojb
12-01-2004, 07:17 PM
wooooooooooo Im jealous!!!


Have you called Mike yet and ordered your stuff?!!!!!!!

Jody
camcojb
12-01-2004, 07:18 PM
Jody, what ya think of the pistons?

Why, because they're in your Arias 540?!!!!! ;) They make a very nice piston Stuart, definitely in the upper end of quality in my opinion.

Jody
Stuart Adams
12-01-2004, 07:28 PM
Yeah, I never saw them in person. The engine guy that put them in my motor swears by them - but I wanted your expert non biased opinion - thanks. Its running on all eight!!!! (inside joke).
jonny51
12-01-2004, 07:34 PM
Have you called Mike yet and ordered your stuff?!!!!!!!

Jody

Yep all done and a check sent.He said the crank will take awhile because of the holidays and PRI.So Im looking at february or so.
jonny51
12-01-2004, 07:35 PM
Yeah, I never saw them in person. The engine guy that put them in my motor swears by them - but I wanted your expert non biased opinion - thanks. Its running on all eight!!!! (inside joke).

Thats not an inside joke :eek:
907rs
12-01-2004, 07:41 PM
It's about time Jody! :D You gonna put some of your Mr. Horsepower magic on that thing for Ross?

Ive been waiting to see that motor go together since I first saw it over at Pt quite some time ago.
XcYZ
12-01-2004, 08:23 PM
And so another killer project begins...
Ricochet
12-02-2004, 09:23 AM
Aluminum block..How cool is that?? No doubt going to be an awesome piece, especially if Jody has his hands into it. Obviously Ross is a HP "junkie" like you Jody!! Keep up the great work Ross.
V-MA70
12-02-2004, 08:59 PM
Since I saw the car and heard about the engine sometimes ago, it is just stuck in my head, 482 all alluminum, what a beast! and the vintiques wheels look awesome too.
Novacane
12-02-2004, 09:49 PM
Got to love aluminum blocks!!
jonny51
12-02-2004, 11:25 PM
Got to love aluminum blocks!!

Aluminum is good :D
camcojb
12-03-2004, 12:21 AM
MMMMM........... real good! ;) Neat project, I don't even know all the tricks Ross has planned! :confused: But it will be cool because he does everything first-class!

Jody
jonny51
12-03-2004, 12:23 AM
MMMMM........... real good! ;) Neat project, I don't even know all the tricks Ross has planned! :confused: But it will be cool because he does everything first-class!

Jody

Yeah his car looked pretty nice as it was.is he keeping the same paint?
camcojb
12-03-2004, 09:39 AM
Yeah his car looked pretty nice as it was.is he keeping the same paint?


That may even subtly change, it's hard to tell with Ross! ;) If you notice he and I keep the for sale section active since both of us are constantly changing direction!

Jody
907rs
12-03-2004, 10:09 AM
Yeah, keep 'em coming, Jody!
jonny51
12-03-2004, 11:26 AM
Wow Bill nice post count ;)