Hi: This weekend I will be looking at an 11 year old Cobra replica.
I am not a FE 428 expert, in fact I am a novice when it comes to that engine.
This is an ERA 427SC car with a 3xx serial number, built in 1991-92 time frame. According to the ower who ordered it, it has a 428 engine, originally from his fathers 1966 T-Bird. Also it has a 4 speed toploader trannie with close ratio gears. The engine was rebuilt and blueprinted in 1991 by a local builder with good reputation (2003). The engine was supposedly bored +.030", a cam was put in, all bolts replaced with studs, new cylinders, rings, heads, valves, intake,
oil pump. Supplying fuel is a Holley 850 dual pumper. Less than 9000 miles on the engine and car since 1992, typical. I cannot provide you much more detail at this time.
As a prospective buyer of this car, what inspection process or steps should I take which will allow me to figure out if the engine and trannie are sound?
What should I look for in the field when inspecting the car and should I ask for the car to be brought to a local engine specialist for some sort of evaluation???
I am all ears and any advice you all give me is greatly appreciated.
I live only a 40 minute drive from ERA so I am not too concerned at all about the car body or frame.
Again, thanks for your valuable time.
Art in CT