Value of a 1972 427 side oiler Service Block???

[elmariachi]

You have to decide the value you place on an engine being a side oiler. That's like comparing vanilla and chocolate, everyone has their preference. An engine with verifiable build history using quality components is most important in my opinion. I'd rather have an unbored service block built right with verifiable build sheets than a 1966 original side oiler bored to .030 over or built by some backyard mechanic

[dcdoug]

Originally Posted by elmariachi

I'd rather have an unbored service block built right with verifiable build sheets than a 1966 original side oiler bored to .030 over or built by some backyard mechanic

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I'd also rather have a side oiler (of any kind) than a top oiler.

Keep in mind, the service blocks do have a few advantages - reinforced ribbed block, some say higher nickel content, although I'm not sure that is proven and can run hydraulic cam and SFT cam (although since you want authenticity, there is only one choice for you )

How many miles on the engine? Was it sonic tested before it was built to detect any core shift issues?

[dtmaso]

Originally Posted by dcdoug

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I'd also rather have a side oiler (of any kind) than a top oiler.

Keep in mind, the service blocks do have a few advantages - reinforced ribbed block, some say higher nickel content, although I'm not sure that is proven and can run hydraulic cam and SFT cam (although since you want authenticity, there is only one choice for you )

How many miles on the engine? Was it sonic tested before it was built to detect any core shift issues?

The odometer shows less than 2k miles.

I haven't been told it was sonic tested, and I haven't seen anything about in what build paperwork I was able to see. I just don't know either way (yet).

My original opinion was the same: rather have a side oiler than any other engine. But the quality of workmanship on the top oiler is professional and stout.

It's kinda like being an ass man who's been sidetracked by a nice chest.

[FWB]

if i read that correctly it's a "P" coded block? i would not let the service block stigma stand in the way of your decision. it will probably outlast you.....
some say the service blocks coded "P" were more desirable. i don't have any insight to back that up....but if you consider these cars are a fair weather vehicles and usually don't get driven a whole heck of a lot of miles. if there is good documentation of the build and its a solid build it will be fine. remember it is a replica, the service block will put out the same HP any other block will.

could it be a marine block? is there a machining mark thru the bulge of the side galleys?

[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by dtmaso

It's kinda like being an ass man who's been sidetracked by a nice chest.

Cobra ownership will suit you well.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by dtmaso

It's kinda like being an ass man who's been sidetracked by a nice chest.

He's THE "Assman"