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Originally Posted by txcobra
Where should i build my power band at for a 460 for my cobra build. I am going to build it for around 500hp and just need to know if my power should be low, medium or hi end of the rpm range. I am looking for a nice tame driver, my tire dia is 25.7 inches, my rear end is a curie 9 inch Detroit locker with 2:50 ratio, and my trans is a Richmond 5 speed with 3.27 1st and 1:1 fifth so technically no overdrive. Thank you for your help.
Greg
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I have a 460 with the same transmission and a 2.75:1 FDR. It's real easy to get rolling in 1st gear and a "tame driver", but my cam is pretty mild. If I'm just cruising and taking it easy I'm often out of 1st gear before I get through intersections.
If your goal is 500 HP you'll be putting in a bit more cam than I have and moving the power band up slightly. That should be reasonably compatible with your 2.50:1 FDR and your "tame driver" goals, but it will take a wee bit more to get it rolling. Obviously a lighter weight car will easier to get rolling than my ~3,000 pound West Coast Cobra.
Just my $0.02.