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Old 02-03-2008, 08:29 AM
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Amen to Rick Lane's comments



We have about 10 to 15 Cobras in my area. The number changes because of buying and selling. Several have had motors built by individuals or shops resulting in bad experiences. Bennett Racing, a nationally recognized speed shop sold my friend "all" the parts to build a 408 stroker motor for the street. Wrong distributor, push rods and cam were some of the problems. For example they sold him a fuel injected cam for his carb'ed street motor. A local Ford drag racing mechanic built the motor. It cost $1200 to get another mechanic to rebuild the motor. I could tell your several more stories but I think you get the idea. Pick your engine builder very carefully. Or it cost you a lot of misery and money.

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