Ford engine cobra vs. Chevy engine cobra- race for bragging rights?

[NewYorkGuy]

Any owners race their Ford engine Cobra against a Chevy engine Cobra on street race, 1/4 drag strip, or track? Who won?

[scottj]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

Any owners race their Ford engine Cobra against a Chevy engine Cobra on street race, 1/4 drag strip, or track? Who won?

No... but, I've raced (track) my Chevy engine Cobra against a lot of Ford engine Cobras... as well as against about every exotic. Motor didn't have much to do with the outcome though... more about setup and driver.

[Dirkdaddy]

Both engines can make power, for dragging it comes to how much you want to spend and how much you want a drag car vs street car, etc. What makes a good drag car doesn't necessarily translate to a good cobra (handling). Also driver as mentioned is HUGE on a car that is as challenging as the cobra, especially manual transmission cars. Street racing is dumb in my opinion, better off in a controlled environment with some safety folks on hand if needed, and no innocent bystanders.

[Tommy]

This challenge sounds kinda like the UConn basketball team challenging the Knicks for bragging rights. What do the Knicks have to gain from such a contest? ... Just saying....

[ItBites]

To my knowledge, Colin Mullaney campaigned the quickest 1/4 mile Cobra in recent times in North America (7.90). It was/is chevy powered.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by Tommy

This challenge sounds kinda like the UConn basketball team challenging the Knicks for bragging rights. What do the Knicks have to gain from such a contest? ... Just saying....

Oh do please elaborate, this thread needs a jump start.

[blown]

that's a un fair fight for the chevy guys but honestly after a certain point they are no longer ford or Chevy its edelbrock ,lunati ,comp cams ,dart ,roush and who ever built the engine.and how much are you willing to push your car.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by blown

that's a un fair fight for the chevy guys but honestly after a certain point they are no longer ford or Chevy its edelbrock ,lunati ,comp cams ,dart ,roush and who ever built the engine.and how much are you willing to push your car.

The chevy guys have plenty of ammo for a salvo should they opt to. Point taken that many so called "fords" in these cars are far from it being 100% aftermarket crate motors, who do those yoyo's think they're kiddin' anyways

[mdross1]

This thread could turn into a verbal battle with no clear winners. Those in the know have already brought up a very good point. Like so many engines today is a Ford really a Ford,the same for all other brands.

427" big block, small block, FE, 409, 385, 454, FI, carb a never ending list of differences.

[olddog]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

Any owners race their Ford engine Cobra against a Chevy engine Cobra on street race, 1/4 drag strip, or track? Who won?

The one who can hook the most HP to the ground!

I bo not like to insult anyone's car, however I will say this. I built my first 350 Chevy at the age of 17, and dropped it in a 69 Malibu. Had enough power to lift the front wheels, and run low 13 sec in a quarter mile, with street tires. When I go to a car show 90% of T buckets, 32 Fords, anb other hot rods have small block Chevy's in them. From my perspective anyone can do that. They get no points for doing anything special. But if otherwise well done I may appreciate the car.

Any amount of power can be made from any engine, within reason. It is all in the skill of the builder.

[joyridin']

Originally Posted by olddog

The one who can hook the most HP to the ground!

I bo not like to insult anyone's car, however I will say this. I built my first 350 Chevy at the age of 17, and dropped it in a 69 Malibu. Had enough power to lift the front wheels, and run low 13 sec in a quarter mile, with street tires. When I go to a car show 90% of T buckets, 32 Fords, anb other hot rods have small block Chevy's in them. From my perspective anyone can do that. They get no points for doing anything special. But if otherwise well done I may appreciate the car.

Any amount of power can be made from any engine, within reason. It is all in the skill of the builder.

I wouldn't even waste my time these days with a SBC or a BBC. Get an LS engine, do a little building, and you have 700 hp without a problem. Add a supercharger or turbos and you can easily hit 1100 hp on a street car that can be driven daily.

[blackout]

I'm a Knick fan and believe the Knicks would come up short against UCONN {the men or women take your pick

[scottj]

Originally Posted by joyridin'

I wouldn't even waste my time these days with a SBC or a BBC. Get an LS engine, do a little building, and you have 700 hp without a problem. Add a supercharger or turbos and you can easily hit 1100 hp on a street car that can be driven daily.

Very true... crate LS7 with only a cam swap and tune making 682 hp. Turns 7400 rpm, will lug down the highway at 1500, and get 20 mpg city/hwy. For $895 Reher & Morrison CNC head porting adds another 45-50 hp...

[Jerry Clayton]

The crankshaft don't know what the valve cover says------

I'm with Scottj on engine choice for a replica----------(and actually even on his choice for the replica)

[OnyxRider]

Originally Posted by olddog

When I go to a car show 90% of T buckets, 32 Fords, anb other hot rods have small block Chevy's in them.

Is the Chevy used because of it is easy to work with, good supply of parts, cheaper, or combo of reasons?

[mdross1]

Look at a few major parts supply catalogs they are Chevy dominated,and these engines are literally every where making them the least expensive to build.
I have owned a lot of Chevy muscle over the years and a hard core big block owner because of their amazing looks between any fender well.
Our Cobra could be nothing less with the 460, a small block looks so out of place in a 427 Cobra. Have to add this is my single opinion nothing against anyone elses.

[AL427SBF]

• motor
• transmission
• rear end
• wheels
• body
• cockpit
• chassis
• suspension

we carefully choose the components above to create our flavor of cobra below, mix & match - it's like making ice cream. That's the bottom line of all things replica!

• 1/4 mile dragon
• road course demon
• authentic reproduction
• parking lot eye candy

[AL427SBF]

my flavor ...

1/4 mile dragon - 0pts
road course demon - 70pts
authentic reproduction - 0pts
parking lot eye candy - 30pts*

*very unique paint, in concept stage

[mdross1]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

• motor
• transmission
• rear end
• wheels
• body
• cockpit
• chassis
• suspension

we carefully choose the components above to create our flavor of cobra below, mix & match - it's like making ice cream. That's the bottom line of all things replica!

• 1/4 mile dragon
• road course demon
• authentic reproduction
• parking lot eye candy

As it should be, we are the modern day hot rodders.

[Thor maine]

Ford vs Chevy ? I am a Chevy guy so that is why I went with Chevy in my HotRod shaped like a Cobra. Ford has made some great engines as well as Mopar, I had a ride in an Arntz with a 426 Hemi in it and it was fantastic. Which has bragging rights, a well a set up small block will eat the lunch of a mild big block every day, it is all how you build them Chevy or Ford or Mopar. What I am thinking next is a stroked Chevy all aluminum Small block stroked to about 427 inches +/- tied to a 5 or 6 speed. Now that will have some bragging rights!