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Old 06-17-2006, 03:54 PM
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Location: Midlothian, VA, VA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 Side Oiler
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Thanks to everyone who responded. Michael, I haven't bought anything yet...just in the planning stages.

Excaliber...I appreciate your detailed response. I'm planning for the street. I love the idle to studder a little bit, but not enough to be objectionable. Your comment about matching cam RPM to the cruise range is interesting. I built a 351W for a Midstates cobra and was happy with the results. But I'm often cruising below 2000 RPM and the cam doesn't come alive until 2500...all Edelbrock stuff. Could that be responsible for relatively poor gas mileage? I thought a 351 with a 3.50 rear end would do better than 9.5-11 mpg.

Thanks again for all the responses.
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