I'm hoping,.....in two years, after paying off some medical bills, that I can either build another engine (after eight years of my Cobra sitting in the garage with no motor) or build one.
I've always felt that no engine will be in my Cobra other than an FE. I'm doing a lot of research, but what I'm finding is that even a 428FE is getting harder to find. The 427 aluminum side oiler done the way I want, is 17-20k to buy and apx 15k for me to build.
So, I'm checking into a 358 series, 460/514, as it's lower in cost and a HUGE cost and power difference,.....vs a FE, original or new. For apx 14k, I can have a 514 with 700 HP/TQ.
To have a 700 HP FE, like 28k (+)
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Anyway, if I go with the 514 I will need more than the 3550, so that'll mean a stouter tranny.
My Cobra is a Lonestar which is a 94" wheelbase and set up for the Tremec 3550 TKO and 428FE.
The extra 6th gear would be very nice on the highway and interstate.
Is the other Tremec's longer ?
Shifter locations different ?
Tranny crossmember different location ?
I'm a retired dirt sprint car racer, so I need power, 600-700 HP/TQ. My driving style is mixed fun.
What's your thoughts on a tranny ?