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Post By Dwight
02-14-2017, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Huntsville,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427
Posts: 11
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Best engine builder in North Alabama or closer
leaning toward a FE 427, ground up build with Pond Aluminum block. Curious if anyone recommends an engine builder familiar with Fords near Huntsville, AL
Also, what are everyone's thoughts about a crate motor, from Roush, Shelby or Ford Racing and have a local install done. I'm nervous about having multiple people involved, incase there were to be an issue... too easy to blame the installer or the builder and I'm stuck with the problem engine
Thanks in advance guys!
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02-14-2017, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
MD
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
Posts: 2,154
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I'd contact Brent (blykins on this forum) at Lykins Motorsports, LLC. Can't go wrong.
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02-14-2017, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Harrison,
TN
Cobra Make, Engine: Scratch-built 427 MR
Posts: 58
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Probably the most respected FE builder close to you is Blair Patrick in South Pittsburgh, TN. He is a few miles from I-59, just inside TN. He did my motor and is well known in the drag strip crowd. Search his name on the FE forum. Don't expect him to be cheap, and don't expect to get the motor back in a hurry. Good luck, Bill.
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02-14-2017, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Harrison,
TN
Cobra Make, Engine: Scratch-built 427 MR
Posts: 58
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Correction- Google FE Forum and search Blair. first name will get you there.
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02-15-2017, 07:26 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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I live in Florence Ala,
call me I can help
I think I can help
Dwight Frye 256-710-5507
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Last edited by Dwight; 02-15-2017 at 07:28 AM..
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02-15-2017, 07:52 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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Do you have a Cobra for the new motor?
Dwight
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"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
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02-15-2017, 08:22 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Huntsville,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427
Posts: 11
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yes
about to order the deluxe pallet 427 SC kit from Unique
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02-18-2017, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: cashiers,
nc
Cobra Make, Engine: Researching the right car now.
Posts: 26
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Jon Kaase builds some crazy stuff. North of Atlanta
Ernie Elliot Dawsonville GA.
Kaase quoted me 28k for a 600hp Aluminum Pond build. Not cheap, but they are a big enough outfit to stand behind their work if something were to go wrong and they are close.
FYI, I hear Roush waranty is nearly worthless.
I believe Blykins is done with Aluminum builds.
I hear ya on the builder/installer finger pointing game. Good questions to ask each and make sure they are both comfortable with each other?
Last edited by tnc110; 02-18-2017 at 12:44 PM..
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02-19-2017, 06:53 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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we have a buddy in Huntsville with a '66 427 side oiler build by Keith Craft several years ago, 487 c.i. 620 hp in a Unique.
we have a buddy in Florence with a K. C. Ponds 482 620 hp motor in a Unique.
Eddie a local builder is pulling together a 427 side oiler for a SAI Cobra in Huntsville.
Tim has a 427 in a Unique Russelville.
Keith has a 427 in a Unique in Huntsville
Dwight
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02-19-2017, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Huntsville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427
Posts: 11
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Who's the builder in HSV?
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02-19-2017, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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Eddie lives in Florence
I don't think he can build a aluminum block because of the amount of machine work required. But if you had the prepared block he could assemble it.
I would suggest Keith Craft for a Pond's block.
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