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Old 01-12-06, 03:03 PM
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Re: Future Engine Project

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Originally Posted by chesterak View Post
A chap in the same welding class as me has an original 289. except that it's fitted with an FIA body and a 351W engine. He rocons "most" 427 S/C's were actually fitted with 428 known as "Police persuit" engines. :thumb:
Hi Stan, the way I understood it is that 427 street were fitted with 428FE for a while due to holdup in supply of 427, but 427 s/c and competition got 427 side oiler. Also, those 'in the know' insisted on 427 in street car.

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