The Value of a 1964 High-Rise 427?

[RodKnock]

Did they have steel cranks in 1964? I thought everything was cast steel or is that what was meant? Weren't they "just" high nickel stuff?

The parts are all fresh/new. The engine only needs assembly. I know the seller as an acquaintance through a friend of 25+ years (high school) and would trust that all the parts are in good shape.

Can you only run a solid cam (roller or flat tappet) in the HR 427? I was told that they do not have provisions for a hydraulic (roller or flat tappet) setup.

[1985 CCX]

Be careful, remember the block is 43 years old. Old castings are just that - OLD. Your hard earned money may be better spent on a new block which would offer better casting and possibly more reliable results. It would be a memorable bad day to fire it up after several thousand dollars to find it had an issue that was not detected.

[FFR428]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Did they have steel cranks in 1964? I thought everything was cast steel or is that what was meant? Weren't they "just" high nickel stuff?


Can you only run a solid cam (roller or flat tappet) in the HR 427? I was told that they do not have provisions for a hydraulic (roller or flat tappet) setup.

Yes the 63 HR's used forged steel cranks (C3AE-6303-V) and capscrew rods in NASCAR. Later in 64 the "7000" rpm kits were available as over the counter items.


Right, the 64 block is a solid lifter only deal and best for flat tappets. Rollers will possibly be an issue. When I bought my Gen block from KC he did a partial restriction and recommends a little oil to the lifters for solids and solid rollers.

For $6k that's not a bad deal. Nothing wrong with old parts that have been magged and pressure tested.