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Originally Posted by Detroit Bill
I would take the money I saved and dump it into an aluminum FE block. Pond actually makes a cast iron block that I would like to understand more about but that is another story. I would talk to a builder about the engine but the goal would be 500++ HP, lots of grunt not to peaky of a powerband with room to grow. So in a couple years if I get regrets on the power I can bump the cam and intake and step it up.
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Assuming you are in Detroit, Barry Rabotnik, of Survival Motorsports, is just a half hour up the road in Township. He is an FE engine expert. Call him up, spend some time with him, and you'll end up having him build you exactly what you want. You may very well find that a seasoned iron block is what you want, not a Pond.
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Originally Posted by Detroit Bill
... there is a Superformance dealer nearby. I am going to inspect a rolling chassis today, Tuesday. They said they will put it on a lift for me so I can see how the car is made. I got an engine install guide for a Superformance and is relatively easy. Pretty straight forward, really. What appeals to me is I could have a running car by spring and know the chassis is sound. An ERA built by someone could be great or not so great. At least with a used Superformance, I know where the chassis was built.
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You're not going to get what you want from ERA by spring. But, if you can bear the wait, what you get from ERA will not just be close to what you want, it will be 100% EXACTLY what you want, and the engineering will be superior to all other Cobras, and on a par with Kirkham. Do yourself a favor, hop a plane to CT and tour their facilities. Or, if you can't wait, get an SPF next week. And if you're lucky, you'll never realize what might have been....
