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03-08-2008, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hermosa Beach,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR, CHP 427w Streetfignter, Injected Venom.Mass-Flo...550 hp , 550 torq..spec pulley sys..
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you know........it really is an overdone issue! I am not an expert, but having had 2 Cobras with 351's ...the most recent is CHP motor......stroked to the all important...427...puts out 550 hp and 550 torq. Now, I have been around the big's and heard and taken off with them.......quite a few actually.....and no advantage either way....even the sound is similiar.....very similiar....but hey, you need to do the research and decide..
I do, and have, always found that those that HAVE are excited bout that and will brag it up, which is a good thing. BB boys like BB....and SB boyss like their SB's. Advanges of both....not so sure the BB's are all that much more powerful as some say....even the motor builders will tell you so. But, in the final analysis.....they all are fun. I will admit..though, when I see a hood open and a BB there....is pretty cool!! But, when I show mine.....haven't had ANYONE who is looking....go...oh, what a shame!.........with the slight exception of a BB guy!! (had to say it to you BB boys, sorry, just messin)
One last thing......Boyd....and trust me on this, and most will agree, regardless........when you have big hp and torq...and hit the go pedal....won't matter if you have a yugo motor......it blows your hat off, scares the shi$ out of you and others...and your girlfriend has just taken her.......last ride with you!!!!!!!!
have fun.......stay safe..........and go flying.
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03-08-2008, 12:16 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4000; Shelby aluminum FE with 58mm IDAs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by madmaxx
danc30,
I do not have anything right now although I am slated for a Roush 427. I did intentionally pass up on two SPF's with 460's that were substantially less cost. If I wanted a trunk engine I would buy a truck. If I wanted an engine that overheated on a regular basis I would get a BB, if I wanted to plow into every turn I would get a BB, if I wanted to scrape every speed bump I would get a BB.
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You are already going to pay a decent amount of coin for the Roush small block.  Why not fork out a bit more dough and get an aluminum FE?
Then you can have the best of both worlds.  |
03-08-2008, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meriden,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC s/n 718, 428 FE
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Originally Posted by CobraV8
Funny how people still believe that engine size has anything to do with power output. You can build nearly any engine to have as much power as you want, even small ones 
Just have a look at this for example little Volkswagen vs. Suzuki GSXR 1000 on unprepared concrete runway
If you want it to look a bit original, put a FE into a 427 bodystyle kit and a small block in a 289. If you don't care about this, just choose whatever engine you like and build it to your requirements.
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This says it best...there are no 'wrong' engines.  |
03-08-2008, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: West Monroe,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Joey Manufacturing Inc.
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03-08-2008, 03:43 PM
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Stentor,
Not a bad idea, if a Roush is 14,800 how much is aluminium fe? Hopefully the chassis will arrive before next winter, at least I am starting to get sleep again LOL!!
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03-08-2008, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler Racing/427 side oiler
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If I had the option to go with a 427 BB or a 427 SB same hp...I still am going with the BB
just something to be said for the ole 427 S.O ...the way it was ment to be
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03-08-2008, 06:06 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4000; Shelby aluminum FE with 58mm IDAs
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Originally Posted by madmaxx
Stentor,
Not a bad idea, if a Roush is 14,800 how much is aluminium fe? Hopefully the chassis will arrive before next winter, at least I am starting to get sleep again LOL!!
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A few months ago Keith Craft was offering 482 ci aluminum FEs for $16,500 (per a post on this site).
You might want to consider this option for $1,700 more over the Roush small block. |
03-08-2008, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Shreveport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4083, NOS 427 SOHC, serial number 589. Dyno'd in 1967 at 629HP with single 4v 560 Holley. Now with 4 Webers.
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My vote is for the ultimate big block:
Alan Sorkey
Shreveport, LA
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03-10-2008, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Look-a-like cobra POS
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Friggin' art, that is...............
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03-10-2008, 12:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boyd henderson
trying to decide small block or big block? any advice ? pros and cons .any happy big blocks drivers.i am building a classic roadster cobra.
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the small block is smaller than the big block.... i think...  |
03-10-2008, 12:31 PM
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Come on Bxx1,
Give him some detail.......
OK,
There are small-small blocks, regular small-blocks, and big-small blocks, there are small big-blocks, medium big-blocks and big-big blocks.
..............and then there are REALLY REALLY BIG blocks.
Got it.
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03-10-2008, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bret a ewing
Come on Bxx1,
Give him some detail.......
OK,
There are small-small blocks, regular small-blocks, and big-small blocks, there are small big-blocks, medium big-blocks and big-big blocks.
..............and then there are REALLY REALLY BIG blocks.
Got it.
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Got it. would you repeat that again, more slowly please? |
03-10-2008, 06:01 PM
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Location: Rolla,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, PE 514
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The main attraction Cobras have for us is the raw, unadulterated power of a monster motor in a small car. Our big block was built to have respectable HP and torque numbers without being out on the ragged mechanical edge. If those numbers can be reliably obtained in a lighter package, go for it if that's your vision of the "perfect" car.
Even with the horsepower and torque available to us, there are times I'd sure like to have more.
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03-10-2008, 06:26 PM
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Location: Riverside,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cutting Edge, Boss 429
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BDHE,
That really about sums it up.
It should be about "whatever flips your switch".
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03-11-2008, 08:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bxx1
Got it. would you repeat that again, more slowly please? |
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03-12-2008, 06:09 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, PE 514
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fkemmerer
There's no replacement for displacement.
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Nothing exceeds like excess! |
03-12-2008, 01:52 PM
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Location: Rancho Cucamonga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 239
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I was going to write a long dissertation praising big blocks while spewing distain for the impotency of the flaccid (thanks David!) small block. But I stopped myself.
I will just say:
Big blocks are better because they are, NENEER, NENEER, NENEER!!
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03-12-2008, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: St. Augustine,
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Cobra Make, Engine: E-M / Power Performance / 521 stroker / Holley HP EFI
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Wells's law of engine size: If it matters what gear you're in, the engine's too small!
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03-12-2008, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Full Throttle Al
My vote is for the ultimate big block:
Alan Sorkey
Shreveport, LA
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Every time I see that picture I get a lump in my fur.  |
03-12-2008, 07:20 PM
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"Every time I see that picture I get a lump in my fur":
Jesusuuus f((((( Chrisjlj that was nasty!!! LOL!!
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