Money
This question is about money...engine wise.
If I had the money a 427 would be my choice and a side-oiler. The resale value is better and you can truthfully say, "yes, it's a real 427 engine" no excuses.
For the money, value wise the 390 bored, not actaully a 406 would be a good investment. What ever the choice have a good heart to heart conversation with Bill about what you want and what you dont want. The same with any engine builder. The clutch and flywheel are very important. The 427 never had a 11" clutch so why put one in it now!!! Mcleods 12"
(original was 11 1/2") pressure plate and disc is a good choice. Get a 27-28# billet steel flywheel or a good billet aluminum one, again money, money.
Now for the transmission, a 4 speed toploader with a close ratio transmission is the only way to go. For the 427 engine , big input shaft , big output shaft.
With the other FE choice you could use the smaller input and output on a toploader. Sorry 5 spped guys, I hate the Tremac in a big block car. Resale is not as good also.
Rear gear, 427, a 3:31 will work well with the torque it puts out. I have about 505 ft lbs of torque and I like it. Now my only regret is driving my car around with a 3:54 gear and seeing if I like it better, don't know. With the super 403 cu in, or other FE engine I would go with the 3:54 gear because it dosn't put out the torque of the big 427.
So I have the 427 side oiler/toploader combo witha 3:31 gear with an Auburn unit and love it. That my opinion.
One other thing, Do it the way you want it the first time, no compromise, or you will regret it.
Last edited by eliminator; March 22nd, 2006 at 07:12 AM.
Rick
427 S/C , 427 Side-oiler, 4 Speed Close Ratio Top Loader, 3:73 Gear
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