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Old 07-01-2017, 02:12 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 736 Street, Pond 482, FAST XFI EFI
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I did a Pond based 482 myself, in my own basement. From a bare block. It's not that hard if you're careful. I did have various leaks and assorted problems, but that's part of the fun. I now have over 4000 miles on my Kirkham with that engine. Dyno'd at the rear wheels through a very restrictive undercar exhaust with 2" tailpipes at 460hp. I figure I'm losing a TON through that exhaust.

My advice to you is: don't listen to people that tell you it has to be done one way or that you can't do this or that. For instance, all the know it all, talking heads will say "don't Copper-Kote your felpro 1020's." Well guess what? It works fine. It don't leak. And I run the piss out of it. Do what works and do it well.

Oh and one more thing...test it on a run stand or an engine dyno. Trust me and that one.
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