While you might be able to make a pretty good guess as to why the Ford 427 V8 was called the "side-oiler," the history ...

For automakers, the 1960s were a time of unbridled power and speed. Prior to the arrival and widespread implementation of emissions control devices in the 1970s, car manufacturers were pumping out ...

To solve the issues, the team went back to the drawing board, and by 1963, they had designed several experimental engines, including an advanced 427-ci ... by Chrysler and Ford for the Elephant ...