12-11-2006, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cupertino,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic CCX 3970: 1965 427 Cobra S/C, Shelby aluminum 427 CSX 290 (468 cu in) engine
Posts: 789
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Scott: When I bought my machine it had a 390 FE in front of the small shaft top loader. After three months the engine lost a wrist pin retainer which made a small gouge in the block. Instead of sleeving the block I decided to go with a new Shelby motor. While the original top loader worked just fine, I decided the nasty new motor needed a stronger (31-spline) top loader, just in case. I also beefed up the suspension, adding Watts linkage, etc. The 28-spline version will work just fine with a less powerful engine. Lots of 390 FE parts available as well. Rich
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