Ok guys, I'm back on my "Dream Engine Build". I had a family member's health issue to deal with last year that took all of our devotion's.
To update, I'm wanting to build the aluminum 427 side oiler punched out to 482 cu. This engine will be paid mostly by sponsorships, (just like I do for racing our 360 sprint car), from various engine part company's. I have several now,(thank you) but the $4,000 + cost of the block and $2,000 + in the heads, are the most costly. The sprint is easier because most of the sponsorship is by cash and not a product. In return I can offer advertising. Last year, I laid off the selling of my 428 FE to aid in the cost, and I'm now back to selling it again.
The artical will be based on the differences between the original side oilers and todays aluminum side oiler block, the vast improvements in technology, machining and part availability, after 40 + years.
I have "Kit Car Builder and "Car Craft" magazine
wanting to show the entire build from the raw aluminum block, assembly of parts, and the engine and chassis dyno results. It also was going to be on "Kit,... an Auto Body Experience" on "Speed Channel", that fell through as the show was not picked up for this year. I guess Speed, wants to keep it the "Pinks and Nascar channel".
I will be explaining to other potential sponsors, that we could also video tape the entire build and put it on You Tube, possibly club cobra, other Ford, FE/side oiler engine, and other car related websites, to help out on advertising for them. I could, start my own website for this project.
I would appreciate any & all opinions, advise and ideas for accomplishing this "Dream Build". And yes, it has to be the aluminum block, not the iron.
Just how many of you would like to see this comparison between the
"Old School 60's 427 Side Oiler and the New Aluminum 427 Side Oiler" ?
I think showing sponsors positive results and the number of people that would be interested in reading the artical and watching the video's, would aid in company's coming on board for the build. So, please post your vote too. (I really don't know how this site vote of 18 works but, I thought I would try it)
Thank you,
Kevin
Dream Engine Build. Advise Help !
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