I just found your site and it is great.
I've just completed my Unique 427 S/C, complete with 427 side-oiler.
I installed a Pre-Luber from Engine Lubrication Systems (www.enginelube.com)
It is an electric pump which picks up from a drain plug fitting.
It appears to be of high quality, if a bit noisy, and gives me about 45 psi before I crank 'er up.
I used braided AN lines and installed a diverter valve which allows me to pump out the
oil through a hose without having to jack up the car. Much less messy.
I ran the pump output into the filters input to make sure that no unfiltered
oil gets into the galleries, the engine's
oil pump will only allow a small amount to bleed back into the pan.
With what these engines cost, I feel it's good insurance.
Later,
Cobranut