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Post By Igofastr
06-08-2014, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Rocklin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance , Roush 427SR dyno'd at 526 hp
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Edelbrock crate motors
Well the motor is out of my car and disassembled. It is an absolute mess. For a car that supposedly had 2,900 miles on it it has been driven hard and put away wet or the mileage was 1/4 of a mile at a time.
I am going to replace it with a crate motor from Edelbrock. Does anybody have any experience with the Edelbrock crate motors?
Thanks,
Lou
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06-08-2014, 02:44 PM
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I have heard of ford racing, keith craft, roush, gm, but never edlebrock crate engines. I would slow down and make some calls to keith craft and blykins, describe what you want and your budget and see what they propose. I can assure you after the sale service will be exponentially better and quicker than edlebrockk with some kid answering the phone...
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06-08-2014, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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The only crate engines I can see on their website is big block Chevy and mopar hemi.
Having a custom engine built by either of the two listed above can take months. If you need one in a hurry, try Roush, Smedding, Engine Factory, Ford, etc. they usually have engines ready to ship, but you don't know for sure who or how your engine was built. I had an engine factory 302 that blew the block apart at 12,000 miles and a Roush that needed a complete rebuilt at 13,000 miles. Hope your luck is better.
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06-08-2014, 04:36 PM
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Location: Redding,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Classic Roadster
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I put in a 408 from Keith Craft. Well worth the 2 month wait. Everything I asked for and more. Very satisfied with KC
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06-08-2014, 04:39 PM
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I would also check out bennet racing.
Bennett Racing 800.240.7223 |
06-08-2014, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Grand Rapids,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1309 www.spfowners.freeforums.net
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itstock
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06-08-2014, 06:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: MARKSVILLE,LA.,,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou1119
Well the motor is out of my car and disassembled. It is an absolute mess. For a car that supposedly had 2,900 miles on it it has been driven hard and put away wet or the mileage was 1/4 of a mile at a time.
I am going to replace it with a crate motor from Edelbrock. Does anybody have any experience with the Edelbrock crate motors?
Thanks,
Lou
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Lou;
I'm guessing your like anyone else that just bought a new car or Cobra, you want to drive it and enjoy it and right now is the 'season" to be driving a Cobra...
Unless your engine it total junk and everything in it is not re-usable or re-buildable, I'd suggest find a competent mechanic/shop in your area and see what it would cost to "go thru" the engine and rebuild it to what it should have been.... the time frame could be just a few weeks and cost a lot less than a crate engine....as with any crate engine, you could end up with a bad one and have just as many problems as you have now.....
Just something to think about...
David
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06-09-2014, 07:19 AM
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Location: Sacramento,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, 427SO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou1119
Well the motor is out of my car and disassembled. It is an absolute mess. For a car that supposedly had 2,900 miles on it it has been driven hard and put away wet or the mileage was 1/4 of a mile at a time.
I am going to replace it with a crate motor from Edelbrock. Does anybody have any experience with the Edelbrock crate motors?
Thanks,
Lou
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Lou,
You are only about 15 miles away from FE Specialties in Auburn. Go talk to owner Tom Lucas before you lay out any of your hard earned money on a crate engine. Tom has a very good reputation and has built many high quality performance engines. His specialty is the FE engine, but I'd bet he could help you out with your motor. Also, take a look at his website.
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06-09-2014, 02:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF GT40P-2265/393W, KMP318 (PROJECT!!!!!)/CSX478
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Lou,
At least talk to Tom at FE Specialties. You may save some money if you can reuse parts, and it doesn't hurt to have a local builder if you need something.
What ever you decide, good luck, and hope to see you at the local get togethers.
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"Dishwasher? I thought that was for cleaning parts!?"
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06-09-2014, 04:03 PM
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Location: Yorba Linda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR, V8, Manual Trans, Htr, Wipers, Radio Delete
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Just to clarify, Edelbrock has offered SBF Crate Motors for years. No FE motors though.
Frank
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FFR - V8, Manual Trans, PS, Inop Wipers, No Radio, Gas Mileage so-so
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06-14-2014, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Stoneville,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory 5 mk4 445 FE
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06-14-2014, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Foxborough,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2010 Superformance; Roush 427 SR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GregAgrest
I put in a 408 from Keith Craft. Well worth the 2 month wait. Everything I asked for and more. Very satisfied with KC
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How many miles have you put on it? What's the horsepower and torque figures. Does Keith use 'proprietary' parts (the cam in my 427SR is purportedly from some unnamed source in Asia? |
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