[Clois Harlan]

My first 427 was built for high RPM but I didn't protect the bottom end with an accusump or dry sump system. Consequently several years ago I was on the Texas Motor Speedway High Banks turning about 6800 or so (I had put a 7200 rpm chip in my rev limiter) when my engine let go. Very expensive rpms. Now I run solid lifters with a .600 lift cam, single 850 4bbly carb, roller rockers with an alum flywheel and keep everything under 6000 rpm. Plenty snappy and top end is about 135 mph or so.

I used a steel 427 crank (you can get a 390 crank for cheap if you are not going to race) that is zero balanced. You can also take a 428 crank and remove the weights and make it zero balance. Lots of choices but be sure you keep the bore less than .030. My new 427 cleaned up at .015 which gives me room to clean it up again if necessary. And yes I am running chevy pistons.


Clois