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What is a 427 SOHC?

What is a 427 SOHC?

Fifty years ago, it was hailed as “Ford’s greatest engine.” It’s still referred to as the “90-day wonder,” and more commonly, the “Cammer.” It’s the Single Overhead Cam 427 Ford, the SOHC (pronounced “sock”). Essentially, it’s a two-valve, single-overhead-cam conversion of Ford’s 427ci FE V8.

What cars have the 427 Cammer?

The Cammer was now allowed, technically, but only in the full-size Galaxie model, limited to one small four-barrel carb, and with an absurd, crippling weight handicap: nearly 4400 lbs, 430 lbs more than the Dodge and Plymouth hemis. At that point Ford said no thanks and dedicated the Cammer to drag racing.

What’s the price of a Ford 427 SOHC engine?

The 427 SOHC engine up for sale on eBay also includes a 2-4V intake manifold. A complete, unmolested Ford 427ci SOHC crate engine is available on eBay, and the asking price of $65,000 is certainly credible — given the current collector-market climate and drive to preserve rare and exotic powerplants.

What kind of engine does a 1964 Ford 427 have?

1964 Ford Cobra. Engine: 427, Transmission: auto, Paint: Black Silver Racing Stripes, Interior: Black, 15 Inch Wheels and Tires, Side Pipes, Wood Steering Wheel, Bucket Seats.Any Questions You Can Call Donnie at 606.682.0778 or Brad …

How much does a Ford 427 crate engine cost?

A complete, unmolested Ford 427ci SOHC crate engine is available on eBay, and the asking price of $65,000 is certainly credible — given the current collector-market climate and drive to preserve rare and exotic powerplants.

Who is the owner of the Ford 427 engine?

Bob Perkins, a well-known and highly respected Ford restoration expert, is listing the engine, and he says it’s one of the earliest engines ever offered. “What’s neat about this engine,” says Perkins, who operates Perkins Restoration out of Juneau, Wisconsin.

The 427 SOHC engine up for sale on eBay also includes a 2-4V intake manifold. A complete, unmolested Ford 427ci SOHC crate engine is available on eBay, and the asking price of $65,000 is certainly credible — given the current collector-market climate and drive to preserve rare and exotic powerplants.

What was the displacement of the Ford 427 engine?

While it was second in displacement to the 428, the 427 was first in performance and the only ‘race-only’ engine in the FE family. Launched in 1963, the 427 engine actually measured 425.98 cubic inches, but was deemed the 427 because this was the maximum engine displacement permitted by a few different race-sanctioning bodies at that time.

A complete, unmolested Ford 427ci SOHC crate engine is available on eBay, and the asking price of $65,000 is certainly credible — given the current collector-market climate and drive to preserve rare and exotic powerplants.

How big is a 427 side oiler engine?

The 427 side-oiler engine belongs to the Ford FE family, arguably the peak of Ford’s big cubic inch V8s. The FE was available from 1958 to ’76 in displacements from 330 to 428 cubic inches.

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