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Tonkin NZ · #**161** (**permalink**) 03-20-2009, 01:50 AM

SPF2828 (RHD) runing a Ford Racing 460, SCJ Aluminium heads, Holley 850 (mech. secondaries) and Blue pump , MSD electrics, TKO 600 and Dana LSD 3.46
550hp (416) and 545lbs (407) torque at the fly (wheels).

jaydonaldson · #**162** (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 12:17 PM

460 big block/dont know hp as of yet...should get motor back from the engine shop this week..:

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jaydonaldson · #**163** (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 12:19 PM

still looking for a set of cobra valve covers 429/460 has roller, beleive they neeed to be tall Thanks Jay

Silverback51 · #**164** (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydonaldson

still looking for a set of cobra valve covers 429/460 has roller, beleive they neeed to be tall Thanks Jay

Here are the ones that were on mine. They were not the tall covers, so there was a 1.0 inch spacer to raise them up.

Tony Aprile · #**165** (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 04:48 PM

Silverback...nice looking motor!!

Mine are from Performance Unlimited, 5 1/8 inches tall

http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr...lvecovers.html

Silverback51 · #**166** (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 05:04 PM

Thanks Tony, your's looks great also.

After all, us dual 4 guys need to stick together. Besides at the gas station.

commercialcobb · #**167** (**permalink**) 04-16-2009, 05:48 PM

Just fired mine up last week.. She sings a beautiful song!! 429 475hp

Silverback51 · #**168** (**permalink**) 04-16-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by commercialcobb

Just fired mine up last week.. She sings a beautiful song!! 429 475hp

Congratulations and welcome to the big block club.

mdross1 · #**169** (**permalink**) 08-23-2009, 12:37 PM

460/550hp in a CMC built in 93.

PurpleVenom · #**170** (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 06:31 AM

Mine installed in a F5R. See the dyno numbers. A bit lower than previous posts that I attribute to the restrictive TorkerII intake and a smaller 750 Carb. Love the torque matched to a Tremec 5 speed. Rear 2.73 gears doesn't provide the kick in the pants, but at 15mpg with a BBF, I can't complain, can I?

Red S/C · #**171** (**permalink**) 08-26-2009, 11:01 AM

Currently have a 533 with dual 750 holleys. 700hp and 696lbs. Pulling the engine as it over powers the car.

fergus · #**172** (**permalink**) 11-10-2009, 04:42 PM

I have a complete 429/4V engine which I bought back in 2007 ($400). I was told it came out of a police interceptor. When I got it home I pulled the pan off and it has the thick main webs so I am happy that I have the beefy block and the C revision heads. Now I am just going to sit on it until...whenever... I was thinking eventually about a Falcon or a Mustang as I've never had either. I've had a '74 Torino Elite 351C./ 55 Chevy LT1 350/ '65 Olds 442/ 83 Porsche 911 Cab/ 27T Rat Rod and a '74 454 Stingray ( which I crashed and am restoring). I missed a '71 Mustang 429SCJ which some friends had almost 30 years ago, they sold it with a froze up engine for... wait for it ....$2500 back in 1983. It's nice to see this kind of interest in such an iconic engine.

bruno · #**173** (**permalink**) 11-14-2009, 07:00 PM

well im a newbie to the cobra's ...but im looking to get one for my wife and throw a 500 plus cubed 385 series monster in one

great site guys

Silverback51 · #**174** (**permalink**) 11-14-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bruno

well im a newbie to the cobra's ...but im looking to get one for my wife and throw a 500 plus cubed 385 series monster in one

great site guys

Lucky wife.

mdross1 · #**175** (**permalink**) 12-26-2009, 04:13 AM

The last time I went through my car,installed an aluminum flywheel,Tremec TKO 5 speed, 3.54 to 3.73 rear gear,set the rearend angle to 4 degrees positive. Wow! what a difference off the line,feels like it could pull the tires,have a set of street slicks just may give it a shot.This next year have Dan Davinci building me an 850 dbl pmp for the 460.

Dennis O'Shea · #**176** (**permalink**) 05-23-2010, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jdean

Please let us know if you are running a 429/460/514 or above in the "385" engine family.

Have a 460 crate in a 2002 EM took out a 429Boss what a suprise I couldnt be happier

427supr · #**177** (**permalink**) 05-23-2010, 06:46 AM

My other toy is a 64 TBolt. It is running a 460. If I tromp it, the car goes sideways down the street. Alot of fun, big power.

Jay Arter · #**178** (**permalink**) 07-03-2011, 10:23 PM

Greetings from Arizona
I just bought a Cobra that was sittings outside since 06 in our warm Arizona Heat. was 113 yesterday. It has 429, C6 Trans, I got it running, now I'm redoing fuel lines, transmission lines and hope to do engine oil cooler lines with all metal lines. Lots of work to go to make it drivable. Jay

PS: This Cobra came out of Northern California.....It had Calif Plates....BLUVNM. Don't have any history on car. Thanks Jay

CobraMan2011 · #**179** (**permalink**) 07-30-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jdean

Please let us know if you are running a 429/460/514 or above in the "385" engine family.

I am running a 460 in my chassis and purchased headers from FactoryFIve which turned out to be Hookers. during installation I notice that the lengths are not equal to the side pipe flange on both sides. One side is nearly two inches longer which would require offsetting the engine to get equal placement of the flange for sidepipes. Is this normal for the big blocks? Is it because of the steering issues? Please help!

I also notice that the headers will fit either side although it changes the set back on the engine to do so. If the longer header is normal, which side does it go on, the drivers?

Tim Brewer · #**180** (**permalink**) 07-30-2011, 09:18 PM

The longer header goes on the passenger side.