I think a good followup to this, is the begged question:
"Is the 428 or the 427 Center
Oil'ers oiling system insufficent?"
Yes, I know the side oiler was designed for a reason. But is it absolutely necessary for that block in race conditions? Or could it just be a case of overengineering given the final destiny of the engine? (remember, that engine had other differences like nickle alloy block)
In other words, has anyone ever used a 428 or a 427 center oiler in race conditions, and fried the engine because of a lubrication problem inherit to the block itself? (lubrication failures not related to the
oil pump, filter, and pan)
-Robb