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Originally Posted by RAO-3
. My plan has always been to drive with this block for a while, but would consider swapping it out if something better comes along.
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Ray, let me tell you why a 428 service block is the
perfect block for a quality Cobra Replica.
* All service blocks of that date have the additional Cobra Jet crank saddle webbing for extra strength (along with those nice ribs as well).
* For originality nuts, they're just as appropriate as sideoilers.
* When properly rebuilt they will make as much power and torque as you can get from any FE.
* There is usually enough room on the block so that after the rebuild there is still enough room for a "freshen up" (I bored mine .025 over).
* They seem to be a little less prone to the overheating problems that some sideoilers suffer.
* 1974 blocks seem to get through the emissions just as easily as earlier blocks.