Roush Motors Prices?? - Page 4

PANAVIA · #61 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 02:29 AM

I feel so blue-dot in a green-dot world some days.

CowtownCobra · #62 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 10:55 AM

I second the 770 carb, big bang for the buck

GEE TEE · #63 (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Got the Bug

How long have you owned the motor? My recommendation would be to go back to the dealer that you bought the engine from and ask them to be your advocate in getting the issue resolved. This was a known problem on some motors several years ago and Roush ended up swapping out the carbs.

My engine is #180, built in 2005, it now has 13,500 miles. Since I'm the third owner of the car/engine I doubt Roush will help me out with the performance issues. In fact, I've contacted them twice asking for carb tuning specs (jets, power valves, diaphram springs) so I could verify my carb is as it came from Roush. So far, no response. There are lots of things I'd like to know about this engine (recommended plugs/gaps, timing, advance curve) but Roush is keeping quiet. I have eliminated my tip-in stumble through a coordinated attack on initial timing, advance curve, idle speed, idle mixture, and diaphram spring change. The jets and power valves should be OK based on the AFR plot on a recent dyno sheet I received with the car. The car is much more driveable now although it still won't idle below 1100RPM, and it bucks and complains if I ask it to cruise below 1800RPM. Maybe I'm just asking too much from an engine with a big (how big is Roush proprietary info) cam.

madmaxx · #64 (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 09:44 AM

Mine cruises all day at 1400 rpm as smooth as a rolex watch. You need the correct carb, it is a knonw issue with early Roush engines. You need to find the right person at roush to talk too.

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Originally Posted by GEE TEE

My engine is #180, built in 2005, it now has 13,500 miles. Since I'm the third owner of the car/engine I doubt Roush will help me out with the performance issues. In fact, I've contacted them twice asking for carb tuning specs (jets, power valves, diaphram springs) so I could verify my carb is as it came from Roush. So far, no response. There are lots of things I'd like to know about this engine (recommended plugs/gaps, timing, advance curve) but Roush is keeping quiet. I have eliminated my tip-in stumble through a coordinated attack on initial timing, advance curve, idle speed, idle mixture, and diaphram spring change. The jets and power valves should be OK based on the AFR plot on a recent dyno sheet I received with the car. The car is much more driveable now although it still won't idle below 1100RPM, and it bucks and complains if I ask it to cruise below 1800RPM. Maybe I'm just asking too much from an engine with a big (how big is Roush proprietary info) cam.

SP01715 · #65 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GEE TEE

My engine is #180, built in 2005, it now has 13,500 miles. Since I'm the third owner of the car/engine I doubt Roush will help me out with the performance issues. In fact, I've contacted them twice asking for carb tuning specs (jets, power valves, diaphram springs) so I could verify my carb is as it came from Roush. So far, no response. There are lots of things I'd like to know about this engine (recommended plugs/gaps, timing, advance curve) but Roush is keeping quiet. I have eliminated my tip-in stumble through a coordinated attack on initial timing, advance curve, idle speed, idle mixture, and diaphram spring change. The jets and power valves should be OK based on the AFR plot on a recent dyno sheet I received with the car. The car is much more driveable now although it still won't idle below 1100RPM, and it bucks and complains if I ask it to cruise below 1800RPM. Maybe I'm just asking too much from an engine with a big (how big is Roush proprietary info) cam.

Call Lance at Hillbank. He has the direct number to the department at Roush that builds these motors. He called the guy on a sunday on his cell when I had a question, and I had my answer in about 5 minutes.

m5extc · #66 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 03:38 PM

Craig,

Roush is always a favorite, but for myself too, I couldn't stomach the price. That being said the devil is in the details. I ended up with a Performance Engineering package out of Ohio. Eric offered great support, phone conversations, advise, etc. His setup came complete air cleaner to oil pan, alternator, polished, fan belts, trans already bolted up, bascially a complete ready to drop in package all for less than the Roush engine alone. The other big savings is not having to track down, buy and fit all of the accessories. I think you liked the way the finished product looked as well (at Dennis'). I would happy to chat with you more offline if you had additional concerns or questions, as I have done the install myself and know what is entailed.

Andrei

Blas · #67 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 07:35 PM

GEE TEE,
Earlier this year, I was helping a fellow Cobra owner in Europe get some replacement ignition parts for his car. He was not well versed in what he had under the hood, and he was also not the original owner of the car. I made a call to Roush with the required engine information and in very short order they pulled the build sheet on the motor and I had the info I needed to order the ignition parts…

PCW · #68 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by m5extc

Craig,

Roush is always a favorite, but for myself too, I couldn't stomach the price. That being said the devil is in the details. I ended up with a Performance Engineering package out of Ohio. Eric offered great support, phone conversations, advise, etc. His setup came complete air cleaner to oil pan, alternator, polished, fan belts, trans already bolted up, bascially a complete ready to drop in package all for less than the Roush engine alone. The other big savings is not having to track down, buy and fit all of the accessories. I think you liked the way the finished product looked as well (at Dennis'). I would happy to chat with you more offline if you had additional concerns or questions, as I have done the install myself and know what is entailed.

Andrei

Thanks Andrei. You have one nice car and I appreciate ride/drive.

Pike · #69 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 05:52 AM

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He was not well versed in what he had under the hood, and he was also not the original owner of the car.

Very true, Blas - and thanks again for your help ! I know a lot more by now and my baby never gave trouble since, starts always on the button, doesn't seem to use any oil and goes extremely well :-)
Sven aka Pike
SPF #2370

Blas · #70 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 10:37 AM

Roush had a great resource for all owners with their original build sheets...
Sven,
Glad to hear all is well with the car. Ownership is a learning experiance, and you become more confident with each repair you attempt...CC is a great resource too...I'll bet nobody has a problem that someone here has not already solved at one time or another...
Blas

SMOKNAC · #71 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 07:58 PM

Hey Craig,
I just got done building SPF#2966.
I had Tom Lucas, owner of FE Specialties build me a 428, 510 HP.
Tom is a great guy, and will do you right!!
Tel# 916-339-0427 He's in Sacramento.

SMOKNAC · #72 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 08:06 PM

Hey Craig,
I just got done building SPF#2966.
I had Tom Lucas, owner of FE Specialties build me a 428, 510 HP.
Tom is a great guy, and will do you right!!
Tel# 916-339-0427 He's in Sacramento.