I'm glad to see so many gearheads excited about the 385 series engines as I. While I truly love my original FE/sideoiler & I still consider it the ultimate for a AC Cobra. Hearing/feeling the FE rev/push past 7000 rpm through the gears.
is...IS better than!! Well you know what they say? (ok, a old girlfriend said it, after a 7k ride in csx 3116) "Sex is only temporary, for ever lasting pleasure...
Drive a Cobra!"
When/if I loose this FE, I will most likely go 385. A 385 w/alum. top end is lighter than my present FE. If you add a alum. 385 block, you will be in the windsor iron range!
If/when I consider the change, my 1st stop will be @ the #one 385 engine builder in the (IMHO) US.
John Kaase Racing engines.com He designed/manifactures the P-51 heads & manifactures 385 alum. blocks. His web site sells complete engine packages. I saw a P-51 engine (not sure about alum. block or not) 800+ HP for $15K! Any way I invite all interested in the 385 series engine to take a look @ John's site.
Heck, I'm thinking about getting a FFR MKIV & dropping a 385 in it just to create the ultimate Pants Wetter!!
Exact replica be dammed!!
PS If your are worried about fuel mileage, you don't belong in one of these
