Ford FE Big Block in a Backdraft

Dinobyte · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2006, 09:29 AM

I am close to chosing the motor after churning on the SMOG issues for so long. I wanted to find out if anyone out there has a Ford FE BB in a Backdraft. If so, could you share some after the fact information with us and what you learned during the process.

Thanks
Dinobyte

1985 CCX · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2006, 11:00 AM

FE in BDR?

I can only comment regarding the BDR with FE since I do not have a BDR. You may want to consider the torque and HP and how it will work with the BMW IRS. You may need to beef it up a bit along with front spring load. Too much of anything HP, Torque, or weight may result in issues......

jeff

Cashburn · #3 (**permalink**) 03-31-2006, 07:35 PM

Love it... it is more than up to the task if you need some evidence:

The total weight difference when you have aluminum heads, intake, pump, etc. is what 40lbs???

airvolts · #4 (**permalink**) 04-03-2006, 06:04 AM

I have a 427 big block in my backdraft #230 and have had no problems to this point approx. 580 H.P.

Dinobyte · #5 (**permalink**) 04-03-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by airvolts

I have a 427 big block in my backdraft #230 and have had no problems to this point approx. 580 H.P.

580HP!!! Whoa

What transmission and what is the final rear gear ratio on your set-up?

Also, how is the handling? Aluminum intake and heads/overall weight?

Thanks
Dino

airvolts · #6 (**permalink**) 04-04-2006, 05:01 AM

aluminum intake, pully's, water pump, not block, handles great, go to old post and I have pictures posted in there some where. Look up #230 and you will find it.

airvolts · #7 (**permalink**) 04-04-2006, 05:02 AM

also have 4 speed top loader tranny and 373 gear ratio, that is ok wish I had 5th gear some times for the long drives.