Thread: Why did you choose a 351 over a 427?
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Old 10-30-2003, 11:55 AM
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Arrow Why did you choose a 351 over a 427?
Since I bought my SPF in September, I decided to have House of Cobras in Anaheim install their 418 stroker. Early on, I stated that I couldn't see anything other than a 427 in a 427 Cobra. However....once I took their 418 out for a drive, I quickly changed my mind based on several things - weight, parts availability, cost, and a motor that seemed to be just more "quick witted" than a 427/460 on the track. The 418 has 535 lbs. of torque and 520 hp with 80% of its torque down at 2500 rpm. I found my decision easier than I thought. What made any of you decide to go with a 351/stroker in your 427 Cobra??
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