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Old 10-22-2020, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mbatchlear View Post
Hello, my name is Mike. I am a new member and this is my first post. I just purchased a rolling chassis kit car Cobra less the engine and transmission that the previous owner sold. I don't have any idea why. Originally it had a Ford 427 FE aluminum BB with 5 speed transmission. I am undecided about replacing with an Aluminum FE BB or SB 427 (351W). I am not planning to race the car but I will probably take it out to Hallett and try it out there. Price wise the SB 427 is much more affordable but what worries me cooling. Does anyone have experience, good or bad, with cooling the small blocks?
Is this car one with side pipes or under car exhaust? If the former you'll need to modify or replace the side pipes to accommodate a 351W. Motor mounts as well. Just a sample of the things you'll need to deal with.
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