Engine question

[tc_sj]

I am about to spend big chunk of money to buy a use 427 Cobra with SB-100 ( each car have different type of engine), I assume the engine listed below are all good, but I just want to seek some advice from the group, since I do not know much about this, can some one share some advice

Thanks
TC

Super Performance 427 Cobra $54K

392 cid/430 hp; GT-40 aluminum heads

Coast High Performance 427W (500+ hp)

Ford 351W stroked to 392 cid,

OR
B&B Cobra with428FE V8, 500 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 500 ft.lbs $59K

[yamazee]

I can only tell you about the 392, I have the same motor in my backdraft, with the same heads and HP rating. Last night I was coming home from the car show here locally, and my friend was in his AMG SL55 benz. Its a brand new 2007, rated at about 600HP, it is very fast,,,,,,not fast enough though. My little cobra was neck and neck with his $200,000.00 benz, I got to the light laghing my ass off. I spent 40grand, vs his 200grand, and he could not pull away from me at all, even at 120mph he still could not pull away from me. I would say that the 392 is more than enough, especially for street use.

[Cashburn]

Why does the SPF have 2 engines or perhaps 3?

[Got the Bug]

TC,

Guessing that you're looking at the Titanium SPF with the CHP 427 on eBay that's located in Santa Cruz. Looks nice. It was listed on Cobra Country a while back. There's a nice selection of SB100 cars for sale right now, so you've got some great options.

Doug

[tc_sj]

I saw a few on country cobra and 1 on ebay, asing price around $54K, I am so confuse which one is better, when I bought my Porsche I paid independent shop to do PPI (pre-purchase inspection), I do not know IF there any shop in San Jose can do the same thing for cobra

I have seen one person got burn in this forum when he bought his cobra, so just a precaution I need to take

Regards
TC

[Rickd]

Looks like you are evaluating two specific issues - Superformance (one of 3 different cars with distinct motors) vs B&B Cobra, with a different motor. My OPINION is that Superformance is a much better known car, only sold as a 'turnkey minus - or a turnkey'. Whereas the B&B, a kit, built by whom???? When you go to sell - my opinion is that the Superformance will sell quicker and retain a higher value. So then it becomes a matter of evaluating the 3 Superformance alternatives. Good luck and have fun. RD

[tc_sj]

what is the est cost of the Superformance when is new ?

Thanks

[xlr8or]

I think the current price on a new Superformance roller is $41K. Then you add engine, trans and misc bits.

[CaboCobra]

Before you buy an engine. do yourself a favor and check this guy out. His name is Aaron Johnson, and he owns a company called Bad Ass Racing Engines, http://www.badasscars.com/. Aaron is a no bull**** guy. You will need to email him first, and you will need to be patient to get an engine from him, but they are true. He just built me a monster.

[Rickd]

TC, it would be good to know what kind of 427 motor the used car has. There are ALL KINDS of configurations. CHP offers a 427 that is a 351 motor bored and stroked to 427, and so do most other builders (Keith Craft, etc.). This motor is lighter, less expensive. Then there are 427 FE motors that cost a lot more. You should talk with a couple of motor builders first to get some of the pros and cons of each. An SPF roller is $42,000 (last figure I heard) and there is a dealer in the Midwest that has the biggest inventory in the US who can also tell you a lot about the car / motor combinations, and finished prices for turnkeys. When you get into the $54,000 territory, you really need to evaluate what it would take to get a new car, with your specs. Good luck and have fun. Rickd

[Rickd]

TC. Another comment re research. Dynamic Motorsports is a large Superformance dealer. Located in Ohio with a branch in Reno, Nevada. Their website lists the roller at $39.9 with 'motor and transmission packages' from $10,000 - $15,000 and up. They list turnkeys, starting at $51,900, complete. So I would imagine you would be looking at mid to high $50's for a NEW CAR, color of your choice, with a Small Block 427 (351 stroked), or some other reasonable motor (402-408). Then YOU chose what you get. Good luck RD

[tc_sj]

I offer $50K for a use SPO cobra with 351W windsor bore to 427W, 500+ HP and the owner asking $52K, he seem very honest and he paid ~$54.5K for his in 2003.

I will contact SPO or Dynamic Motorsports and see how much does it cost for a new one with the same spec, the only draw-back that I have to go thru the pain of SB-100 and do not have the car for this summer

Regards
Tan

[PJ10]

Just my Opinion. I agree with RICKD. Your in the $$ territory to seriously consider a NEW rollar. I am partial to ERA's. Great product and support. FYI, Rollar from ERA is competetive $$. Probably a little more, BUT, well worth it in my opinion. Good luck!