Thread: 427 Side Oiler Identification Help
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Old 01-19-2013, 06:44 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 S/C W/Holmon Moody Original Nascar build #508 Iron Block/heads (C5AE-H) Bal/Blu 427 Sideoiler; 780 Holley Dbl. Pump; 4 Speed Top Loader; AP Racing Bks; IRS; 15" Trigo pins
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Sounds like a 427 service block to me. Not a true 66 NASCAR block. a true NASCAR block is designed for a flat tappet cam not a hydro cam. Also it would carry the block ID #'s C 3,4,5,6,7 AE-H stamp with the bullitproof versions being the 5, 6, or 7. Example C6AE-H. After 1967; 427 metal & casting procedures changed. I suggest you do some more reading b4 you buy. A "C5, C6 or C7AE-H block in premo shape/not repaired will cost in excess of $5K for the block alone if you can find one. That being said, the service block is ok. I just wouldn't plan on hitting 7 grand on a well built service block to many times! Good luck.
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