LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block
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LT1/ LT4 427" Short Block

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$14,500.00
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Mesa Balancing Racing Engines  uses our proven custom pistons with the 4340 forged crankshaft & H beam 4340 rods, this package gives you the ability to max out the factory sleeve block with no worries. This combo works great with Superchargers, turbos with a higher boost to make 1300. By far the best bang for the buck without a sleeved block you will find. (we can also sleeve blocks for higher target HP packages. Please call for pricing on sleeved blocks and time frame) $8495

Displacement: 427" Bore: 4.125"
Proven Power Rating: 1400 RWHP Stroke: 4.000"
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 w/ 64cc Chamber Rod Length 6.125"
Cylinder Head Compatibility: LT4, LT1 Oil System Type: Dry or Wet Sump
Block: GM LT4 6.2L Aluminum
Crankshaft: Callies 4340 Magnum Manley or Liberty with our Blueprinting Process
Connecting Rods: Callies Ultra Billet Hor Manley -Beam w/ARP Ultra 7/16" Bolts
Pistons: Diamond Mahle Wiseco , Manley CP,JE Forged (.300" material above top ring land)
Wrist Pins: Tool Steel Heavy Wall .200"
Ring Pack: NPR Stainless Top (for high heat applications) Napier Second, 3mm Oil
Bearings: Clevite or ACL H-Series Main & Rods
Main Studs: ARP 


***CORE EXCHANGE SHIPPING: MBRE is happy to assist you in shipping your block and crankshaft cores to help you save money. Exchanging your block & crank cores helps reduce the overall engine build cost without sacrificing quality. We can have your existing shortblock picked up at a location convenient for you.


MBRE Standard Shortblock Blueprinting Process:

  • Block is fully deburred & inspected for flaws
  • Cylinders diamond honed with torque plates for optimal clearance per application
  • Crankshaft journals indexed & trued to exact tolerance
  • Optimal cylinder geometry achieved with diamond hone and surface finish verified with profilometer
  • Chamfered oil holes for improved oiling to bearings
  • Cylinders machined for rod clearance per application
  • Crankshaft journals polished to 2 Ra or better surface finish
  • Block and components meticulously deburred & cleaned after machining process
  • Crankshaft balanced within ¼ oz-in tolerance
  • All five main bearings & all eight rod bearing clearances measured and adjusted for application
  • Connecting rod housing bores checked & adjusted for optimal roundness & size
  • Ring are precision file fit per application
  • Piston pin bores measured & adjusted for application
  • Cam bearings installed and test cam fitted to ensure smooth rotation
  • Block aline honed and set to low of spec for maximun bearing crush
  • All oil galley plugs and dowel pins installed
  • Deck surfaces machined perpendicular to mains & deck height set for optimal quench
  • Meticulous final assembly of shortblock
  • Cylinders bored (when applicable) on 4 axis CNC perpendicular to mains giving you a true 90o  V8
  • All tolerances, clearances, machining specs, and part numbers are recorded and documented in build sheet