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Old 10-27-2003, 10:11 PM
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I would tend to agree its a better design than an original iron block FE. I wouldn't want to be up against a well prepared 460+ in a drag race, thats for sure.

However, how does a 385 series iron motor compete against an aluminum 427/489 stroker Shelby FE (in a Cobra) on a road race course? Just wondering...when you say FE's are you including this motor too?

I tried lifting an iron 460 block, lifted my 428CJ block, and then lifted a Shelby Aluminum block, and must say that 460 is a heafty block and then some. Impressive, but I would not choose one for a handling car... IMO. There are some fast FEs at the drag strip now too. The sound is what makes me a diehard for FEs.
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