Jay Lenos Replica with the 427 SOHC

[Jamo]

Aren't we all.

[Jim Holden]

Peter at ERA built an SOHC 427 some years back (in order to sell the motor he built a car around it... or something like that. That was his story at the time). It was a tight fit requiring modifications to the frame and to the foot boxes. It also required a small alternator and other modifications to fit. The motor had a partial gear drive and you could here the gear whine from a block away...
Jim

[REAL 1]

They're neat/impressive motors but too big for the Cobra IMHO. Too heavy too. Fast in a straight line but if you think a BB has a disadvantage vis a vis a SB in handling then its two fold for the SOHC.

Besides its not historically correct.

They have a Wow! factor for those seeking peoples choice at the Mom and Pop car show but I wouldn't want one in a Shelby, but hey when has anyone here agreed with me anyway.

Takes care.

[Jim Holden]

I should add that Peter's 427SOHC looked and sounded impressive, but it did not feel as fast, nor handle as well on the street as a good 428 with the added weight in the nose.

Jim

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Jim Holden

I should add that Peter's 427SOHC looked and sounded impressive, but it did not feel as fast, nor handle as well on the street as a good 428 with the added weight in the nose.

Jim

Hey, if someone with a nice SOHC wanted to trade me straight up + for my 600-mile aluminum 482, I would one very happy person. Original or not.