The 1965 Ford Custom 500 with a 427 engine was a surprising entry in the world of performance cars, defying expectations for ...

Ford's big block engines are among the best-known and most respected V8s in American history. From the pure-blooded racing heritage of the 427 and its derivatives to the massive torque-happy 429 in ...

Pre oiling a 427 engine and why it matters. Explaining the importance of pre-oiling to protect a big block 427 engine before ...

The Ford 427 V8 remains a legendary pillar of American performance, debuting in 1963 as a successor to the 406. Engineered for the high-intensity rigors of NASCAR and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 427 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many comparisons to be made against Ford's 427 engines and Chrysler's 426 Hemi. In the interest of keeping things fair, ...

The Ford Total Performance era has achieved mythic status in the annals of racing and street automotive culture. From the small-block V8s that shaped the muscle car era to the Le-Mans-winning 427 ...

Now, stroking a Chevy V-8 is normally pretty easy, but the short pan needed for the C8 Corvette’s oiling system made the task especially difficult. Extensive CAD modeling was used to find the ...

Vintage F-Series Ford trucks have never been the first choice for a restomod. The Chevy C10 has a larger catalog for engine, body, and suspension parts, and the small-block Chevy is cheaper and more ...