engine too strong

drewskie68 · 11-21-2007, 06:36 PM

so i was talking to a guy in one of my classes up at school the other day, and we started talking about cars and junk, and he mentioned to me that ford made an engine for like NRA or something but it was too powerful and they were disqualified. he told me the name was the 427 sideoiler. just wondering if yall had anything else to add on to this because i found that real interesting.

StAnGaLaNg · 11-21-2007, 07:17 PM

i think they just made the oil passages bigger for better cooling and mechanical valve tappets. basically it was NASCAR's crack

aguilarf · 11-21-2007, 09:44 PM

True.

" The SOHC 427 represents the ultimate development of the FE engine. By eliminating the rpm barrier of pushrods and lifters, the engine could run easily at 8100rpm and hit 9000rpm for short periods. The hp curve was practically a straight line up to 7000rpm, and in an 8V version reached 700hp. A dual overhead cam version was planned, but never developed, as NASCAR once again squelched this ultra high performance gem from Ford."

427 SIDE OILER

racer99 · 11-22-2007, 08:51 AM

A side oiler is not always a SOHC,
but a SOHC is a side oiler.

The SOHC had cams in the cylinder heads like the 4.6-5.4

Look at the difference in the cylinder heads on the Mustang
and the dragster vid I post.

SOHC

YouTube - Ford 427 SOHC Engine in action!!

Mustang 427 SIDE OILER

This will help,
427 SOHC -- The Ford V-8 Engine Workshop

**12second5.0** · 11-22-2007, 11:18 AM

The 427 SOHC was the first engine to break the 200 mph barrier in the 1/4 mile. Awesome engine. It was outlawed in NASCAR which it was originally developed for. Ford ended up using the 427 Tunnel Port which was no slouch either.

FordGT08 · 11-27-2007, 11:29 AM

thats insane

tire · 12-03-2007, 10:12 PM

and if you find a side oiler block somewhere, let me know as they go for 3k+.

drewskie68 · 12-05-2007, 09:23 PM

hahaha ill keep my eye out for one

**Sonic Blue 85** · 12-16-2007, 08:56 PM

The tunnel ports did not last long because they had a problem cracking heads. That's one of the reasons for built the 429s and 460s, they needed an engine that was competive with the Hemi, cheeper to build than the tunnel ports, SOHCs and more durable. The 427 SOHC's were rated at 625 hp with two Holley four barrel engines from the factory. Ford was suppose to install them in the 64 Galaxie but stopped when NASCAR banned them. You could order them from any Ford dealer, but they cost more than a 427 Galaxie. It's been a long time since I read the stories on this engine but, I think the 427 Galaxie was like $3800 new and the 427 SOHC was like $7000 new in the crate. Complete with pan, distributor, wires, intake,carbs and exhaust manifolds designed to fit the Galaxie. I had a friend that was an FE nut, who found a SOHC many years ago that had never been run that was suppose to be one of AJ Foyts back up engines, the guy that had it wanted $25000.I would love to get my hands of a SOHC, then bore, stroke it, custom cams, mild port work and them put it in a '69 Mach with a TKO behind it, convert it to port fuel injection.

11-21-2007, 06:36 PM	#1
drewskie68 drewskie68 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,230 Trader Rating: (0)	engine too strong so i was talking to a guy in one of my classes up at school the other day, and we started talking about cars and junk, and he mentioned to me that ford made an engine for like NRA or something but it was too powerful and they were disqualified. he told me the name was the 427 sideoiler. just wondering if yall had anything else to add on to this because i found that real interesting. __________________ C&L Cold air, Functional Ram Air Hood, Hurst Short Throw, JBA Axel Back

11-21-2007, 07:17 PM	#2
StAnGaLaNg s197 here I come! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,136 Trader Rating: (2)	i think they just made the oil passages bigger for better cooling and mechanical valve tappets. basically it was NASCAR's crack __________________ "There are three constants in life... change, choice and principles."

11-22-2007, 11:18 AM	#5
12second5.0 Nazi Mod Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 8,947 Trader Rating: (0)	The 427 SOHC was the first engine to break the 200 mph barrier in the 1/4 mile. Awesome engine. It was outlawed in NASCAR which it was originally developed for. Ford ended up using the 427 Tunnel Port which was no slouch either. __________________

12-03-2007, 10:12 PM	#7
tire ka-chow! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,745 Trader Rating: (1)	and if you find a side oiler block somewhere, let me know as they go for 3k+. __________________ littleblackcoupe (9:24:18 PM): I could have brought my coupe out......... littleblackcoupe (9:26:58 PM): just ask tim if it is fast.......... tire26 (9:27:11 PM): why? in case i cared? :-) littleblackcoupe (9:27:34 PM): I doubt you do........ littleblackcoupe (9:27:44 PM): I could give your cousin a ride.......... littleblackcoupe (9:27:50 PM): :-P tire26 (9:28:02 PM): what, a ride that is really fast and over in a couple minutes? littleblackcoupe (9:28:03 PM): lmao littleblackcoupe (9:28:20 PM): that may be you tire26 (9:28:21 PM): jerky, loud, and scary? littleblackcoupe (9:28:28 PM): 2 pump chump........

12-05-2007, 09:23 PM	#8
drewskie68 drewskie68 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,230 Trader Rating: (0)	hahaha ill keep my eye out for one __________________ C&L Cold air, Functional Ram Air Hood, Hurst Short Throw, JBA Axel Back

11-21-2007, 09:44 PM	#3
aguilarf 2001 Oxford White Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 612 Trader Rating: (9)	True. " The SOHC 427 represents the ultimate development of the FE engine. By eliminating the rpm barrier of pushrods and lifters, the engine could run easily at 8100rpm and hit 9000rpm for short periods. The hp curve was practically a straight line up to 7000rpm, and in an 8V version reached 700hp. A dual overhead cam version was planned, but never developed, as NASCAR once again squelched this ultra high performance gem from Ford." 427 SIDE OILER

11-27-2007, 11:29 AM	#6
FordGT08 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,246 Trader Rating: (0)	thats insane

12-16-2007, 08:56 PM	#9
Sonic Blue 85 LSS Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Braunfels Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (1)	The tunnel ports did not last long because they had a problem cracking heads. That's one of the reasons for built the 429s and 460s, they needed an engine that was competive with the Hemi, cheeper to build than the tunnel ports, SOHCs and more durable. The 427 SOHC's were rated at 625 hp with two Holley four barrel engines from the factory. Ford was suppose to install them in the 64 Galaxie but stopped when NASCAR banned them. You could order them from any Ford dealer, but they cost more than a 427 Galaxie. It's been a long time since I read the stories on this engine but, I think the 427 Galaxie was like $3800 new and the 427 SOHC was like $7000 new in the crate. Complete with pan, distributor, wires, intake,carbs and exhaust manifolds designed to fit the Galaxie. I had a friend that was an FE nut, who found a SOHC many years ago that had never been run that was suppose to be one of AJ Foyts back up engines, the guy that had it wanted $25000.I would love to get my hands of a SOHC, then bore, stroke it, custom cams, mild port work and them put it in a '69 Mach with a TKO behind it, convert it to port fuel injection. __________________ My car is an '85 sonic blue coupe with 302 bored and stroked to 364, Ported Twisted Wedge heads and a BXR intake, A9M ECM with a Tweecer, C4 with trans brake, Hoosier 275/60/15 drag radials, no power adders. The car is still street driven, with a best of 10.21 at 131 mph with a 1.51 60' spinning lightly off the line. With this combo it made a best of 460 hp and 410 lbs of torque at the wheels. Last edited by Sonic Blue 85; 12-16-2007 at 09:07 PM.

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