Ford's Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) 427 was based on the standard 427 FE side-oiler block, with a unique set of heads and a dummy cam stub in the usual position to drive a second timing chain 6-7 feet in length to spin the two overhead cams. Available over the counter from Ford for US$2,500, it made 616bhp @ 7500 with one or 658 bhp @ 7500 with two 780 vac-secs. A gilmer belt drive setup was offered by the aftermarket which solved the stretching problems associated with so much chain, something I just learnt from photos of Ron's SOHC for sale on ebay 08-Oct-2000. I'd love any other pics you guys may have to donate.
Successful on the superspeedways and dragstrips, the governing bodies moved to 'factor them out of contension' which simply means 'change the rules to get rid of them' which may be why Ford then designed the Boss 429. I'll include actual facts (ie. specs and history) as soon as I can.
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