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Old 07-02-2008, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jperickson2001 View Post
This is "THE" Ford engine. The 427 side oiler is nice, but can't touch the SOHC. It is the only engine that had a chance at beating a 426 HEMI in competition. I would jump at the chance to get this beast in my car if I had the bucks.-John
The 427 SOHC is the ultimate, however, the 427 SO had more than a chance to beat the hemi and did so regularly, on the street, strip and track. Don't let the hemi legend and 60's era marketing get in the way of the facts.
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