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Originally Posted by zrayr
I have no doubt you will be able to re-create the 289 FIA Cobra to be as original as you want (complete with a 289 engine if's that's your desire). And you will have a blast doing so.
Z.
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Originally Posted by xb-60
Thanks Z. Good advice.
Cheers,
Glen
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You keep on saying that you won't stroke the 302, yet you want an FIA car
? These aren't even connnected...
Let me be blunt, but it is not meant to be insulting. Look, if Z is right and you are wanting an originalized FIA car then the 302 is
already stroked... the car came with a 289... and it was a five-bolt block. You can't have that with the 302
. You've already done what you say you won't do... it's stroked.
Think about what you are really wanting and saying here, because originality isn't happening the route you are going, and at that point you might as well consider all your options if you already have a stroked 289, i.e. a 302
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Originally Posted by zrayr
exactly ! my dream Cobra is a 289, but the FIA body style ( more curves, not slab sided), IDA webers, 4 speed, etc. If, and only if, I became dissatisfied with the "all period correct" approach would I go to more modern components.
Not saying my method is right for anyone but me.
Z.
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I've been having a similar discussion with Brent about a 289 for my USRRC version. I'm looking at building a survivor type car that looks the part. I like what Z is saying here, as it is exactly the route I plan so far. But, I think I plan to go 331 as I want to grab the displacement while it is available (and yes it will be a 5-bolt with a '64 date code). I really like what Kurt did with his, as well as his results
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Good luck with whatever you choose!