Ford 427 Cammer Build - Return Of The SOHC

[Ed Blown Vert]

Ford 427 Cammer Build - Return Of The SOHC

The Ford 427 SOHC engine is back in style, thanks to all new parts. And we built one.Developed during a crash, 90-day engineering program in 1964, the 427 SOHC engine was Ford's response to the Chrysler Hemi's dominance in NASCAR during the '64 racing season. Based on the successful 427 FE engine, the cammer featured a chain-driven roller cam in each cylinder head, actuating big valves in hemispherical combustion chambers. Horsepower was rated at 616 for the single four-barrel version and 657 for the dual quad, and Ford tested the factory engines to more than 8,000 rpm on the dyno. The engine was shaping up to be a formidable NASCAR competitor.


Photo Gallery: Ford 427 Cammer Build - 800 HP SOHC Big-Block Race Engine Assembly - Hot Rod Magazine

Photo Gallery: Ford 427 Cammer Build - 800 HP SOHC Big-Block Race Engine Assembly - Hot Rod Magazine


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[Mark98SS]

I followed stock car & drag racing as a pre teen in the mid 60s & always thought the cammer was the shit. Brings back some memories for us geezers, LOL. Nice writeup by Hot Rod.