I came across a '68 Truck 427 for sale that apparently runs well for $800. Are these motors worth having? I understand they have a tall deck and therefore need adapters to run aftermarket intakes. I also understand they don't hold up at higher rpms but what about in a car that may see the track on the odd Friday night and will mostly be used for cruising? Can the difference between a car and truck 427 be noticed at a glance? Todd
todd, i wouldn't bother, the heads are small port, small valve, built for hi torque. you may also have clearance problems fitting ex manifold/headers with the taller decks. dave.
427 truck engines sell for $500 or less around here. They are good for building big cubic inch engines. Other than that, they do have steel cranks and are all 4 bolt main blocks. The main caps are good to use to convert your 2 bolt to a 4 bolt. James