Thanks all for the great tutorial on the 427 side oiler. Got some books too so at least have a start.
Now for my next question, which I'm sure will open lots of debate:
What are the pros and cons of running a 427 side oiler vs any other FE engine? I understand the cost issue, but am wondering about things like cost of service and parts and the level of on-going maintenance required on the engine. Since the 427 was designed as a racing engine, does it then also take a race team level of know how and maintenance to keep it running and tuned?
I guess right now I'm pretty hung up on having an "authentic" engine in the car. That said, is there a good source that shows the various big blocks that were used in the originals? I noted that Kurt Scott mentioned the first big block cobra experiment used a 390 and I believe the "commericial" version of the car had a 428.
Thanks all for the help!
