There are few engines that sound like the FE Ford. This video is an awesome display of that majesty. Long live the FE Ford!

@Loulovesspeed

Жыл бұрын

🏁👍

Absolutely awesome!The legendary FE 427 at full noise.

Sounds amazing from the engine to the whine of the gears pure racecar.

@mothertree

7 жыл бұрын

Hell Yeah

Holman & Moody built great engines and cars .Mr Moody was the best !!!

@Scott-gt6od

Жыл бұрын

No they did not denny Aldridge built this motor

nice to see "old technology" still kicking ass after 40 years

@mothertree

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed...nothing better!

@danielparker466

6 жыл бұрын

amen

Thank you Mr. 427 Mustang Roadracer! What a great way to start my day. Long live the "FEs".... Cheers

@ricpratt6584

3 жыл бұрын

FE based aftermarket engine. Not one single factory original FE part there.

@CoyoteFTW

Жыл бұрын

@@ricpratt6584 it’s still an FE you moron

@Loulovesspeed

Жыл бұрын

@@ricpratt6584 - And just who do you think gives a flying rat's ass? Nobody Bro, nobody!

@ricpratt6584

Жыл бұрын

@@Loulovesspeed Hey Joe Polite. You got the wrong guy here. Not my response.

@Loulovesspeed

Жыл бұрын

@@ricpratt6584 - No it aint Dillweed - read the heading and get edumicated! Sounds like you wouldn't know a tie rod from a fly rod mr. genius. Lol

Man I LOVE that sound at 6:51 when the rev-limiter kicks in and you see the shift light come on next to the tach. That is the best sound ever!! 427 Ford is amazing, thanks for the video, keep them coming!!

5 жыл бұрын

YoungVolks What rev limiter? Doubt it has one, besides you shift when the torque goes flat, grab the next gear and do it all over again

@handsome4922

5 жыл бұрын

@ There were mechanical rev limiters know as centrifugal governors or flyballs. Rather interesting how they work too.

@alanhardman2447

4 жыл бұрын

@@handsome4922 - Electronic rev limiters were just coming into vogue in the mid-60's.

@TheOzthewiz

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanhardman2447 Yeah, my "BOSS 302" had a rev limiter that was set at 6150 rpm. Ripped it out on the second day, allowed me to take that 302 to 7000rpm!

This thing is blindingly fast. Don't screw up-it could be extremely costly. I can't race anymore and this is great stuff. Thank you so much for a fantastic ride-well done sir!

God bless the old big block Ford's, gotta love'm!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow... That car is a beast... My uncle built engines for HM back in the early to mid 60s so I do enjoy seeing the cars that have the namesake displayed. I also enjoy the HM nascar 352 that he built in his old 32 ford sedan that I inherited as well.

"It only takes one Ford to beat a hundred Chevys"-Bob Glidden

@roddycreswell8613

3 жыл бұрын

Only takes one mopar to beat that ford. Roddy Creswell.

@geneyus6411

2 жыл бұрын

Funny how in the earlier yrs of Corvettes in SCCA they dominated and won every race plus the championship, lol. All the weeny baby manufacturers including ford were pathetic!😂

@plantfeeder6677

2 жыл бұрын

@@geneyus6411 because they were the only sports car made. Easy to dominate when there is litterally nothing else at the time. But that all ended in 1962 with the FORD powered Cobras. You obviously weren't around then were you?

@plantfeeder6677

2 жыл бұрын

@@roddycreswell8613 except in Gliddens case that rarely if ever happened. In fact, it was usually the other way around.

@geneyus6411

2 жыл бұрын

@@plantfeeder6677 You're cluless!🙄

The sounds of the cars engines screaming at top revs brings excitement to the crowd in the stands. I was there for two of the SOVREN races in the past and they were very entertaining which is an understatement. My bucket list is to attend several more of these classics before the good lord takes me.

Dang, these guys are 10 seconds faster than I in my stock 01 Z06. Impressive beasts.

@warthunderdude3080

5 жыл бұрын

BOB ROTHWELL they also professionally roadrace

Just loved watching him driving around Chevy's and Dodge's all day long. Definitely not bad for a 53 year old Ford Coupe. About the only thing he couldn't run past was that newer Trans Am car but even that guy had to watch the Mustang's front end up close and personal for a few laps. Fantastic car with a fantastic driver!

@jquest43

3 жыл бұрын

Ligenfelter 1997 trans am

@user-di4gv7rh6p

Жыл бұрын

what you thing the mustang needs so can compete with them?

ONE OF THE MOST BASASS MUSTANGS I HAVE EVER SEEN

It's a shame that those 800hp Corvettes couldn't keep up. LOL!

Damn that driver is good! And man is the gear ratio close! Amazing acceleration in my opinion!!!!!

5:56 yeah! This is the best road race event in WA by far! Thanks for sharing, the cockpit view is really good to see how much different they handle than newer cars.

Now picture that same engine in a big old galaxie, with bias ply tires, and old school suspension, driven by a guy in a T shirt and a batting helmet, likely while smoking...

@dantheman316

5 жыл бұрын

sounds like fun

@philipgates988

5 жыл бұрын

Your prose Is pure artistry.

@dantheman316

5 жыл бұрын

indeed and agreed

@ThePerpetualStudent

5 жыл бұрын

ROFL

@duster0066

5 жыл бұрын

You forgot the 4-wheel drum brakes! Top of the line.

Been here many times with the PCA. Porsche! Love the old Muscle.

@ronaldwaltherjr.7138

5 жыл бұрын

Is that whine from a Jericho transmission? A Ford Borg Warner T-10 could not handle that much horsepower.

@alanhardman2447

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldwaltherjr.7138 - No, but their Toploader T&C 4-speed had no trouble...

Just visited the Kent track for the first time July 2017. Beautiful track, I wish they would clear out some trees to expose more of the track. Nice friendly folks at Kent. Got a chance to meet Pete Brock. How cool is that !

Great race yesterday at Sonoma!!! Awesome Mustang!!!!

God Almighty, what horsepower and torque. A real handful for sure. Great video. Thanks.

I'll take a wag and say the 16 thumbs down votes are from chivy guys🤣

@TheOzthewiz

3 жыл бұрын

You would be correct!

@rolux4853

Жыл бұрын

Yes those damn Chivys!

@Gavin-wj1jw

Жыл бұрын

The cars got a chivy motor in it

i could listen to this thing scream at the redline all day long! SWEET!

Those downshifts at 13:48 whoooweee!!!! Music♡♥

that is one bad ass mustang wish mine would run like that

Had a similar experience in South Texas SCCA event about 20 years ago - at much lower amateur level. One of my first outtings with my Mustang. Had a Corvette guy who was all over me in the corners, but just didn't have the power to get past me on the straights, I would pull 3 or 4 lengths on him, he finally overheated.. but oh what fun that was.

Bloody superb and unbelievable!!!. Regards a slightly jealous Limey b.

@markh4767

5 жыл бұрын

You Just Have Great Taste😉👍

Well that was heroic! what a beast, and what a driver.

That HM stang will eat that vette alive...

That was an amazing ride-along! Thanks!

Cool stang, no more sightings at pacific raceways for the last few yrs. I been to every SOVREN race for the last few yrs and was hoping this car would be there but... no. Probably got sold to somebody back east or blew up and no $$ to fix. Those 427 FE side oiler motors are uber expensive. One of the first things on my list if I ever got super rich, buy every ford 427 FE side oiler I could find so my road race stang would always be ready for the track. ~

@warthunderdude3080

6 жыл бұрын

Robert B no, the same guy still owns it but he is now running a Shelby cobra replica in a different racing class, car is still around and in perfect condition!

great video, love big block power

Brings back memories of dad making beer runs when I was a kid

That track looks nice, trees, curves, real cars, real drivers,and road course racing is still my favorite. Drags are cool but this is real racing

It was a good race, hope to see you guys at Portland and Seattle. Well done Ken!

Great job , thanks for the ride,

Drive it like ya stole it! Love it!

.....if only that 4th gear was just a weeeeeee bit taller, lol! Badass wheel work'n there chief !

First time I have seen a Mustang beat a 427 Corvette. Impressive!

Thats such a beautiful track!

What a glorious looking race track that's the meaning of life rite There

KING OF THE ROAD! 427 KICK ASS, WHAT A RIDE, PLEASURE TO GO SHOTGUN ANF THAN YOU FOR SHARING

What a massive 1st gear ! This car and Driver are a perfect match!

Homan Moody engine in that Mustang is perfection for road racing great Hp and all that Torque .

I love it when the differential is louder than the engine!

this is my spirit car

that crew and car are a match made. good luck in future races fellas,,

Love that banging of gears

That 4-2 shift at 5:31 pleases me more than you'd like to know; there is something brutally awesome about (I presume) a dog box trans.

Best sound track ever...

a combination of a professional driver and a bada#$ car ...... I enjoyed every second

Gotta love those Mustangs.

Excellent super video ;-)

This is great 👍 shifting sounds nice too :)

The engine is great. But whoever set the car up knew what they were about. The car really handles well. I IMAGINE IT WASeither the Holman sop back in Carolina or someone who used to be with Holmsn.or H M. The driver is really good. Really really good.

I thought I smelled race gas while watching this.

@mothertree

7 жыл бұрын

you did you did

@warthunderdude3080

5 жыл бұрын

I did too

@josephblow6654

5 жыл бұрын

I love the smell of napalm, uh, racing gas in the morning.

@gerrylee4141

4 жыл бұрын

J. Hunto's Garage hahaha i know what your feeling

No shame in coming in behind a GT2. Great racing.

@ricardolugo9102

Жыл бұрын

That nissan 240 gt2 was definitely in high boost😮

They can put as many Chevy Corvettes & Camaros as they want to on the track but the lonely little Ford Mustang still KICKS THEY ASS ! LOL !

For a vintage race, this guy isn't pulling any punches. Flat out all the way around the track. The NASCAR Taurus that passed him has about 30 years of technology on that 68 Mustang. Always loved this track, beautiful scenery nearby my home town. Too bad urban crawl has essentially ruined Racing here. I remember back in HS going to the 64 funny cars and "Fox hunt" night time races on the 1/4 mile track which you can see that the road racing track uses the return road and run down area for the drag strip. Pretty cool footage, love the car! My favorite car of all time was a 68 coupe, Small block 289 C code car which I added an SROD and a 3.25 gear out back. Loved that car. This brings back a ton of good memories!

INSANE!

We don’t need no paddle shifters.

That thing is a beast. I`ll bet it`s a handful to drive. What was your top speed on those straightaways. It´s picking up speed like nothing. Good to see legendary iron taken care of the right way.

@mothertree

7 жыл бұрын

Would seem to be going from 90 to 150 rather quickly eh! what a rush....

This guy reminds me of a civilized Parnelli Jones.

One Mustang to rule them all...

Awesome!!!!

That guy kicks some serious butt in that mustang

what a great vid!!!

You just made my day smoking all of those Chevrolets

@jasonshawver7227

5 жыл бұрын

I’m both a Chevy fan and ford fan...but wait. The 427 vettes outran him never to be seen again. He appears to be a very good driver.....but why are you chiming for him? He ended up by himself from the start

@jasonshawver7227

5 жыл бұрын

Re watch Rewatched at 4,05, hard to tell if he made a pass in the sunlight against the vette? Either way, no other competitors after that.. wasn’t thinking that was the last 427 vette he was chasing? Correct me if wrong

@sandgmiddleton6588

5 жыл бұрын

Passed em all.

@427mustangroadracer9

4 жыл бұрын

@@jasonshawver7227 You better watch it again - he outran every corvette there.

@corvette25hi

4 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for those Vettes to pass him? Next time...

That convertible black Junkvette was doin a good job at blockin him in the beginning of lap 1....but once the Mustang got some traction goin, it was a wrap for that Junkvette....

I want to go for a ride! At the very least I want to buy that driver a drink.

Running a 4:11 gear on my Tunnel Port. What Ratio are you guys set up at?

That puppy can put up some mph when it gets out on the open road

@TheOzthewiz

3 жыл бұрын

GPS was showing 161.5 MPH!

Needs a tremec 5 speed. Top loader has the wngine on the limiter in 4th. Looks like the driver backed out only longer straights so as not to over stress the valve train. It needs a 5th and even a 6th.

@guadalupevasquez7260

4 жыл бұрын

Those 427s can take a beating at that 4th gear ....that whining is all BIG BLOCK music

@plantfeeder6677

3 жыл бұрын

427 Fords are made to run at the redline for hours....24 of them to be exact.

@jeffduncan9140

2 жыл бұрын

@@guadalupevasquez7260 a good deal of that whining is from the straight-cut gears in the transmission. They're not as quiet as helical-cut gears but much stronger. The motor does sound fabulous, though.

@micahcastillo9113

2 жыл бұрын

😂 Yeah ok. The track is too short for another gear. The final drives are put on the ragged edge of the engine’s power band according to track length. Holman Moody has been setting up cars to run different tracks for 50 years. I don’t think they need basement arm chair “advice”.

Hats off to the driver...hes driving the wheels off that mustang😊. The corvettes should have a substantial handling advantage with the mustang being pretty nose heavy and a live rear axle but its dsmn sure not showing there

That’s one fucking badass Ford and Driver

I was surprised that car past him with such ease But awesome driver man wish I could drive like that

@427mustangroadracer9

4 жыл бұрын

That red car was a GT2 car in a higher class

@shaneohara201

4 жыл бұрын

@@427mustangroadracer9 That's what I figured. Thing was loaded with aero, and was significantly wider.

Ford first on race day fastest on race day and lasts but not least ferocious on race day no to bitten junk Chevy roll let three against one that's fun

@plantfeeder6677

3 жыл бұрын

"It only takes one Ford to beat a hundred Chevys"-Bob Glidden

its a corvette party and ford is the skunk. Holman Moody is about an hour from here, no joke.

Would this car beat a Parnelli Jones driven 1970 Trans Am Mustang on this same track? Any lap time comparisons? I ask this as a question only. Maybe just curious if the big 427 would beat the 302 on a road course. Can’t wait to hear any good feedback.

what are the rules or specs that the cars have to run, i.e does it need manual box and so on...?

Wow this Fe427 is really put together I wonder if it's one or two four barrels. Those shifts sound like seven or eight grand woo

Who's the driver ? Great driving and a very fast car. Like the speed shifts with 4 on the floor.

A question just to learn; could you please tell me what is that whining/whistling/tweeting sound when you pull your foot off the pedal as revs go down. My English is not enough to describe but I'm sure you'll get what I mean. When you're on gas V-8 roars and nothing else, but when you're off and slowing down, that sound starts..Sorry if I bothered you.

@taunaengus4978

4 жыл бұрын

The gears in the transmission and the rear axle are straight cut racing gears. Google straight cut gears to learn more.

job well done!!!

Ken the blue oval guys love you !! Nothing better than reminding a Chevy where their place is in the pecking order. BEHIND the Ford. !! The best thing is the Mustang is a brick going through the air compared to the vette. And the top end is a joke and he puts boat loads on him anyway .. LOl READ AND WEEP GM drivers. !!

@jdrok5026

4 жыл бұрын

Depending on the vette generation such as c2s werent aerodynamic.

@jdrok5026

4 жыл бұрын

Also it looks like the chevys are outrunning his ass

we have a series very similar to this in Australia called the touring master definitely worth checking out on KZread. some fantastic American & Australian muscle cars 💪

Sounds like my Fox Body on I 94!!! Detroit!!!!

Where are the vetts ??????

Wow I was thinking stroker Windsor 427 until I saw the Holman Moody. That FE must of used a gear drive?

@135taz

5 жыл бұрын

It is the trans that makes that gear noise. The design allows you to abuse the hell out of it and it keeps coming back for 2nd's and 3rd's.

"FE" 427 big block and the "L88 427" ...... outside of the 426 Hemi, they WERE the 1960's 🙂

Dam that car is fast..

Is that supercharger whine or straight cut gears?

@warthunderdude3080

6 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Messam gears

Driver is a beast! Is he using the clutch between shifts?

@z06king

6 жыл бұрын

dog ring gearbox. no clutch needed except at start.

@taunuslunatic404

6 жыл бұрын

Like the T5 World Class?

@plantfeeder6677

3 жыл бұрын

@@taunuslunatic404 top loader Ford more than likely.

My baby brother falls asleep to this

Drives like Ken Miles.

what track is this and where is it located

@robertdezwart9356

4 жыл бұрын

Pacific raceway Kent Washington.

That is a fun track. Unless you go off - trees, rocks and embankments.

HM sure knew how to prep a car , and driver no slouch either.