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ender2664 liked post by mln385 On thread : Gas mileageI have a 351 stroked to 427cu and a 770cfm Carb, I get roughly 12MPG hwy. in 5th gear with 3:46 rear gears if I have my foot in it I'd be lucky to get 8mpg. As has been said if MPG is a concern...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 05:07 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 04:56 PMender2664 liked post by Paul F On thread : SmogOk. Then it's a piece of cake. DMV visit to pay registration fees and get an SB100 number. SB100 allows you to be exempt from almost all smog requirements and smog tests. Visit to CHP to get...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 05:05 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 04:36 PMender2664 liked post by cycleguy55 On thread : Aluminum heads roller cam4 years old, but here are a couple of articles worth reading: Aftermarket Ford Small-Block Cylinder Heads | Hemmings Motor News (http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2011/01/01/hmn_tips1.html)...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 05:00 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 04:28 PMLinks monetized by VigLinkender2664 liked post by DAVID GAGNARD On thread : Aluminum heads roller camYes and no........Generally speaking aluminum heads will flow better than say a stock cast iron head,but there is a difference in aluminum heads as there is a difference in stock heads..........for...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 04:09 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 04:05 PMender2664 liked post by Ace23 On thread : Gas mileageI will be the first to tell you I don't own a cobra yet. From the discussion I've had with the local cobra club the take is 8-15mpg. All the cars in the club are 427 except for a fuel injected 302...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 03:30 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 03:05 PMender2664 liked post by kevins2 On thread : Gas mileageI've been very conservative with my cars over the years regarding gas mileage and was initially concerned about the Cobra mileage when I was where you are now. I can honestly tell you that the car...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 03:29 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 03:01 PMender2664 liked post by Sailfish On thread : horsepowerI have a Roush small block (342) that was dyno'd at 450 hp. The car is very easy to drive in traffic and has no overheating issues. However, when you step on the loud peddle, be sure you're aiming...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 02:51 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 02:44 PMender2664 liked post by kevins2 On thread : What engineSo, what was I saying earlier about trade-offs? :) Picture Patrick's words as infinitely variable and when you mess with one, it affects the others. Since you're looking for specific examples,...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 01:03 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 01:01 PMender2664 liked post by patrickt On thread : What engineOr, "Low Cost," "Reliable," "Powerful" -- but you can only have two of those at a time.;)Liked On: 02-13-2015, 12:52 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 12:25 PMender2664 liked post by patrickt On thread : horsepower:LOL: Ender2664 -- I'm one of the few people on this forum that doesn't lie about his car's horsepower. I put out just under 500 HP at the flywheel. I can never use it all on the street. I can't...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 12:34 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 11:51 AMender2664 liked post by cycleguy55 On thread : What engineThere is obviously a wide range of options, with a commensurate wide range of prices. At the low end would be a SBF donor engine from a 1995 or earlier Mustang GT. You can pick these up used or...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 11:26 AM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 11:14 AMender2664 liked post by Goopie 18 On thread : What engineI'd stay away from Roush. My Roush 427R needed a complete rebuild after 6000 easy miles. If I had to do it over again, I'd go with Keith Kraft or Lykins.Liked On: 02-13-2015, 10:01 AM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 09:12 AMender2664 liked post by kevins2 On thread : What engineWelcome. There are lots of threads on this topic and, as you continue to read, you'll learn that there isn't one answer to your question - it's all about what's right for you. Like most things in...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 10:01 AM
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