Roush 427sr-tw or 427r?

[tpatodd]

I have the SR and am very happy with it. It is a beast and probably more than I need but nothing better than having an actual 427 in these if you ask me.

I saw all the negative posts in that thread. Not sure if those folks have ever owned a Roush or are just wishing they could. Mine has ~2300 miles and runs great so far. No oil burning or other issues.

Find a local Roush mechanic and ask their opinion.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by tpatodd

I have the SR and am very happy with it. It is a beast and probably more than I need but nothing better than having an actual 427 in these if you ask me.

I saw all the negative posts in that thread. Not sure if those folks have ever owned a Roush or are just wishing they could. Mine has ~2300 miles and runs great so far. No oil burning or other issues.

Find a local Roush mechanic and ask their opinion.

I'm glad your experience is a positive one.
But asking a Roush mechanic for thier opinion will no doubt come with weighted bias. It be like asking an SPF GT40 flog owner if his little yet to be completed 40 is better than a Porsche Gt3 RS.
Just sayin' seek qualified impartial opinions.

[fordracing65]

I would not own a a roush engine. Especially their FE. If they even make them anymore.

[jhv48]

427SR/TW is their street engine. Has a dual plane intake manifold. Torque curve is more street friendly.
427R has a single plane intake. Torque curve comes at higher revs than the SR/TW.

Either will blow your socks off.

[tpatodd]

Originally Posted by Dimis

I'm glad your experience is a positive one.
But asking a Roush mechanic for thier opinion will no doubt come with weighted bias. It be like asking an SPF GT40 flog owner if his little yet to be completed 40 is better than a Porsche Gt3 RS.
Just sayin' seek qualified impartial opinions.

Or... OR.. you could ask logical questions that match the accusations made. "Have you seen these issues?" "What is the top thing you need to repair?" "What improvements have you seen over the years?"

I've yet to meet a mechanic who talked like a salesman. They usually tell it like it is. But with anything, he needs to triangulate outside the Interweb and gather enough info to base a decision.

Or... he could just read your pointless response. That would help him obviously. =P

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by tpatodd

Or... OR.. you could ask logical questions that match the accusations made. "Have you seen these issues?" "What is the top thing you need to repair?" "What improvements have you seen over the years?"

I've yet to meet a mechanic who talked like a salesman. They usually tell it like it is. But with anything, he needs to triangulate outside the Interweb and gather enough info to base a decision.

Or... he could just read your pointless response. That would help him obviously. =P

Ok how's this?

3 out 4 Roush engines (one my brothers, two were close mates, and the fourth a work colleague went poof! They chewed through more oil than Exxon Valdez spewed into the sea, had vales seat issues, ring pack issues, and a string of other items.

The one that "worked" was no better, (in fact worse) than the rebuild done by a local engine builder... And as for warranty... Or post sales support... Good luck... You're better of calling Santa Claus at the NP.

I tried to give a soft enough hint, but seems like you needed the whack between the eyes.
The only good thing about Roush is their valve covers. Now they're nice. Else... Hmmmm I'd rather pass.

Now does this post suffice your criteria of "useful"?
Sheeeesh... You try to help a guy...

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by tpatodd

I've yet to meet a mechanic who talked like a salesman.

You've never met a mechanic/service writer that hasn't tried to sell you a part or service, or an additional/better part or service, that you may or may not have needed? Really? I find that hard to believe, if you've had your cars serviced/repaired/rebuilt by someone other than yourself over the years.

Asking a mechanic, that relies on Roush for any sort of income stream, is ripe for a biased opinion. I'd rather hear the opinions of owners, like yourself, who have had either a positive or negative experience with Roush engines. A Roush mechanic wants to see more Roush engines sold, because they'll likely increase the mechanic's income stream over the years.

[Bernica]

From my standpoint, it appears that Roush is building these engines on a semi "mass production" format with bulk purchased parts and an assembly line manner. Not like they are being built by a single engine builder with the care and cautions required for "your" engine. They are not like a GM or Ford plant with all the QA, tolerances and whatnot worked out.
Just my 2c.