Do I need an FE side oiler?

[Thor maine]

There are great performing and great sounding engines from Ford, GM/Chevy and Mopar!! You "Ford only in a Cobra" guy's don't seem to have any sense of humor. Oh yeah "It's not a real Cobra" no matter how much you want it to be. It's a Hot Rod that has the shape of a Shelby-AC-Ford COBRA. To the OP get the motor you like,can afford and can work on and enjoy the ride.

[DanEC]

You all are wetting my appetite for the day I get my FE fired up. I guess I'll see how it sounds next to my L-88, 12:1 comp, 2-1/2 inch sidepipe Corvette.

[PHC1]

Some really excellent posts here guys! Thank you all for the enlightenment and the entertainment. My BB FE curiosity has been peaked even more.

Same question part II.

So looking around some more and asking more questions has me seriously considering an ERA 427SC. If it is going to be an ERA replica, I might as well go with a 427FE BB.

I am now looking into Pond, Shelby or Genesis blocks and a build based on these "modern" BB FEs. So the question is, am I heading in the right direction???


The claims on the aluminum block strength on RPM website are impressive to say the least! 1300HP use, stronger than the original block, side oiler but modified to oil the main bearings first, etc... Looks of the "real deal" but with modern redesign and improvements.

427 Ford Engine Block, Pond Engine Blocks FAQ

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I am now looking into Pond, Shelby or Genesis blocks and a build based on these "modern" BB FEs. So the question is, am I heading in the right direction???

I would say yes. But as I mentioned earlier, the Shelby block, which I have, is not a sideoiler and it's also a little more expensive. They are a little beefier from what I understand and heavier (20 lbs?) than the Pond, but they're both beefy and outstanding blocks.

As for the Genesis, their iron block would be the least expensive and Barry R loves them. I think every build he does for the Engine Masters competition has an iron Genesis block. AFAIK, Genesis may still make an aluminum sideoiler block, but a few years ago they had casting issues and disappeared from the market. They still may be available, but I don't know anyone here who runs one.

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by DanEC

You all are wetting my appetite for the day I get my FE fired up. I guess I'll see how it sounds next to my L-88, 12:1 comp, 2-1/2 inch sidepipe Corvette.

To me there is no better sounding engine than a solid lifter BB Chevy.

[mdross1]

A couple more engines that really tickle my fancy are a 2550cc Harley motor idling and under load.Also a 321 ci 2 cylinder John Deere tractor idling and under load.Life is Good!
Really looking forward to hearing this 427" SB2 make noise.