Those of us fortunate enough to grow up during the ra of Detroit hot rods with large displacement V-8s emember the sound, performance, neck-snapping cceleration, the rush of adrenaline, and, of course, the look of those magnificent “big-blocks.” When was the first time you saw a Chrysler 426 Hemi or the 440 under the hood? How about the Ford Boss 429 or the endless list of GM “400-series” engines, starting with the Chevy 454, the Pontiac 455, the Buick 455, and the Olds 455?
If you’re seeking the ultimate in thrilling and hair-raising, seat-ofthe-pants excitement, then consider the Ford R-Code, a midyear addition in 1966. Like all other FE 427s, the R-Code was a V-8 built on a cast-iron block, then equipped with an aluminum intake, dual Holley four-barrel carburetors,…
