Newbie with Backdraft Interest

[Igotta P]

Thanks Henrik. I appreciate the clarification and advice. Also enjoy your avatar.

[Ace23]

My initial feeling is that I would start out looking for a 427 car assuming I like the BDR once I have the opportunity to see one. I really like the idea of the mod motor but I'm more of a fan of the 03-04 4.6 4V Mod motors over the coyote setup. I think it may be important to "dip" my toe in the water making sure one of these cars is what I want. I've been told 10mpg is what to expect of a carb 427.....are the FI 427 really worth the extra expense even in the used market?

[henrik]

Originally Posted by Ace23

My initial feeling is that I would start out looking for a 427 car assuming I like the BDR once I have the opportunity to see one. I really like the idea of the mod motor but I'm more of a fan of the 03-04 4.6 4V Mod motors over the coyote setup. I think it may be important to "dip" my toe in the water making sure one of these cars is what I want. I've been told 10mpg is what to expect of a carb 427.....are the FI 427 really worth the extra expense even in the used market?

Ace... Find a BDR with the looks / price you like before the summer

Forget the engine for now - none of the BDR's will be "under powered". Drive it, and if you after summer still love the cobra... then you can think about wht engine / specs you want on you next cobra

as Nike say: Just do it!

You will not know what engine is for you just by reading!

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by henrik

Ace... Find a BDR with the looks / price you like before the summer

Forget the engine for now - none of the BDR's will be "under powered". Drive it, and if you after summer still love the cobra... then you can think about wht engine / specs you want on you next cobra

as Nike say: Just do it!

You will not know what engine is for you just by reading!

Henrik,
Thanks for the input. I noticed you have a T56 tranny and FI. Can you elaborate on the FI being worth the money vs a carb setup......also I notice most transmissions being the TKO500 or 600. Have you gone with a T56 for the power levels you are working with or what led you to use a T-56

[CzyCobra]

New owner of a SPF here (33yrs old), I've never rode in a BDR before so I can't elaborate on them. Mines came with a Roush 427sr rated at 525hp at the flywheel... Its fast and handles good, the motor has a rev limit of 6250rpm which IMO creeps up on me way to fast when on it hard. I just ordered a pair of 4" outer/3" inner packed classic chambered mufflers I hear they're less restrictive than the mufflers that come with the SPF's and you gain power due to better flow. I plan on upgrading the heads, cam, intake and carb within the next few months... Shooting for a 7000rpm range and about 6-650hp flywheel.

[henrik]

Originally Posted by Ace23

Henrik,
Thanks for the input. I noticed you have a T56 tranny and FI. Can you elaborate on the FI being worth the money vs a carb setup......also I notice most transmissions being the TKO500 or 600. Have you gone with a T56 for the power levels you are working with or what led you to use a T-56

I bought 602 when it was 1,5 years old - the guy who had it build put a lot of money into upgrading the performance - hence chose the t56 magnum (same as viper and z06) for the strong 6 shift gearbox - I'm not an expert on the tranny... but I love the t56 (think the tranny depends on your engine)

I had the EFI installed (replaced a holley 850) due to: LOOK damm too expensive, but what the heck... I like knowing it looks fantastic out there, and when I pop the hood... wow

I have the Steeda tri shifter - it fits right into my hand.

I also have the NRG thin quick release hub for steering wheel (theft protection - and quick change between the monolita wood and the fat suede )

I have extra oil cooler and dual fans in the front for the look... I could go on, but point is - find one you like NOW.... upgrade it, or sell it and build your dream car next year

I gave 40 for the car and 15 in personal upgrades

You can ask / read for years (like I did ) but truth is... untill you have been riding one for some time you don't know what you really want.

Find a "cheap" one you like, and sell it next year with minimum loss - by then you will know if the snake got you or you're better off in a z06.

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by henrik

I bought 602 when it was 1,5 years old - the guy who had it build put a lot of money into upgrading the performance - hence chose the t56 magnum (same as viper and z06) for the strong 6 shift gearbox - I'm not an expert on the tranny... but I love the t56 (think the tranny depends on your engine)

I had the EFI installed (replaced a holley 850) due to: LOOK damm too expensive, but what the heck... I like knowing it looks fantastic out there, and when I pop the hood... wow

I have the Steeda tri shifter - it fits right into my hand.

I also have the NRG thin quick release hub for steering wheel (theft protection - and quick change between the monolita wood and the fat suede )

I have extra oil cooler and dual fans in the front for the look... I could go on, but point is - find one you like NOW.... upgrade it, or sell it and build your dream car next year

I gave 40 for the car and 15 in personal upgrades

You can ask / read for years (like I did ) but truth is... untill you have been riding one for some time you don't know what you really want.

Find a "cheap" one you like, and sell it next year with minimum loss - by then you will know if the snake got you or you're better off in a z06.

This is the path I'm going to take. I'm looking for a color combo that I can live with it is just important to me to find a car that has been taken care of and is very clean. Like you mentioned if the Cobra turns out to not be what you want you can sell it and if you like it you have a car to keep and build upon. Don't even get me started on the Z06 is have to talk myself out of going and and buying one every week!