The Truth About Ford's 427 Cammer and NASCAR

Ford's 427 Cammer won on the drag strip while engines intended for NASCAR were being marked down. How did both happen? Built to answer Chrysler's 426 Hemi, the Ford 427 SOHC moved its camshafts into the cylinder heads and gave its mechanics a different job to do. We follow the roller rockers and two-stage chain drive, the changing NASCAR entry conditions, and the factory support Connie Kalitta needed to keep racing. Period reporting, Ford's own racing-program documents and the NHRA's account of the 1967 Winternationals show how the engine found a competitive use beyond its original assignment. They also explain why Ford's inventory figures should not be mistaken for showroom prices or total production. More from Classics Uncovered:    / @classics.uncovered