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LETSRCE · #1 (**permalink**) 01-26-2002, 08:15 PM

I'm building a 514 from a 429 SCJ block w/ported aluminium CJ heads, 2 750 Holleys a custom solid cam, eagle rods and JE pistons. This is going in my SPF that should arrive this Monday.

Tony Ripepi · #2 (**permalink**) 01-28-2002, 06:44 PM

Hello to All,

SPF #343 460/535 H.P., 850 cfm Holley, Aluminum SCJ heads crate motor back up by a Tremec TKO. Built originally by Dynamic in Ohio and sold in Maryland. I brought it to California in May 2000.

8900 miles now and it had 2200 when I bought it in Maryland put 800 miles on it the first 24 hours after I gave the original owner my check.

Maryland through Virginia through North Carolina ( Driving through the Smokies at dawn was awesome) across Tennesee to Nashville.

Still Smiling... the 3-4 shift ...May the Force be with You.

Tony R.

Dominik · #3 (**permalink**) 01-30-2002, 09:03 AM

I MAY install a 460 if the weight comparison works out alright for me.
My last car's weight was 1950 lbs.
I can hardly top that with less weight using a cast iron block in a SPF, but I try to stay on the low side.

What does a SPF weigh with only the bare essentials?

Dominik

crillyiv · #4 (**permalink**) 01-31-2002, 12:51 AM

Dominik,
My car weighed 2740 with a full 17 gal fuel cell. 1300 front and 1440 rear. Without fuel that would be about 2620.
My car is not bare essentials though. I have a full width five point rollbar. There are some other things that add a few pounds here and there like an Accusump and a firebottle system.
The SPF website shows the following weights:
2485 with a 351
2590 with a 427
2660 with a 460

Dominik · #5 (**permalink**) 01-31-2002, 11:41 AM

Thanks crill!

(I want MY car back ...)

Naja · #6 (**permalink**) 02-17-2002, 08:09 PM

Just found this forum. Been looking for it on Quick Forum Hop since Brent said he would put it on the site.
Mine is a 533 from a '71 Lincoln; 9.8:1; SCAT crank; Wisco 4032 pistons (18 cc cup).
Edelbrock aluminum heads (with some work).
Edelbrock Torker II manifold (with some work).
Comp Cam special grind .662/.662; 255/262 with 112 lobe separation (for EFI); solid lifters with Crane roller rockers.
Accel 1200 cfm throttle body.
8 Siemens 64 pph injectors (in manifold).
Speed Pro programmable ECU.
MSD Blaster HVC coil.
MSD 7AL-2 ignition control.
MSD Pro-billet distributor with the Pro-Cap.
Aeroequip 500 pph fuel pump.
Cobranda large oval air cleaner.
C6 with TransGo shift kit; kevlar bands, etc.
9 inch pumpkin with 2.73.

Bored yet???

Just got it running. Have about 150 miles on it. Battling what I think are air pockets (to remedy some minor overheating at speed).

I wanted injected Webers, but when I had to buy the intake, no one had it in production. I have heard, since then, that at least one company is now producing this system. Maybe in a couple of years I will change over.

Hope to see many of you around the country, since I plan to do a lot of travelling with the car (a West Coast).

Frank Newman
(near Houston, TX)

Mohuska · #7 (**permalink**) 02-17-2002, 09:59 PM

Naja.....I am another West Coast Cobra Owner.....Are you just getting yours up and going?...Mine has about 20,000 miles and going strong.....

Back in Black · #8 (**permalink**) 02-17-2002, 10:12 PM

Nice to see others with the WCC. Mine is a turnkey, hopefully to be delivered in April. West Coast Bill in Vancouver, WA, also has a West Coast with a 460. So there are several of us in the club. Happy to meet up with you if you ever make it this far north, Naja or Mohuska...we can show you around Western WA state.

Look for my review of my West Coast when I get it, as I work out any bugs and get first hand impressions of all the options this car will have

J W Martin · #9 (**permalink**) 02-19-2002, 05:48 PM

I am running a 1969 429/460 hp +.030
9.0:1 compression TRW pistons
TRW valves bearings & HD oil pump
speed pro piston rings
Cloyes double roller timinig chain
Crane cam & lifters (hit-282)
Edlebrock intake
custom built 2" headers
Holley 3310-0 carb (780)
TRANS 1969 C-6 AUTO.
B & M shift kit
1800 stakk speed HD Convertor
B & M trans cooler
B & M quik-click shifter
1973 Ford 9" shortened rear end to 52 3/4"
Axles large bearings 28 spline tried member 2.75:1 gear ratio
28 spline "open"
Body by Butler Racing Blood Red W/white stripes
made street legal in 1991
HU-RAH
John

Dominik · #10 (**permalink**) 02-20-2002, 01:39 AM

hi guys,

I also read smokey's books where he mentioned that chain wobbling around like crazy, but consider that most of this was writen years ago.

chains have improved since that time.

gears are noisy (which I like) and tranfer crank vibration to the valve train, which may not be good.

for our (chevy) race engines we always used a belt drive.

dom

jdean · #11 (**permalink**) 02-20-2002, 06:28 PM

Hey JW,

How are the 2.75 gears working out with the C6?

I also have a 460 /C6 in progress, planning on 3.08 gears.

Just curious how it behaves with the higher speed rear.

J W Martin · #12 (**permalink**) 02-22-2002, 04:43 AM

Jdean
This Snake justs keeps going & going & going just like the energizer bunny. I kept even with a 5.0 to about 60mph and then walked away. had my snake at 165 and had lots more. Even with this 2.75 it puts you back in the seat.
HU-RAH
John

gsharapa · #13 (**permalink**) 02-25-2002, 08:38 PM

New 514 from Ford with the Eagle Rods etc. Still sitting in the crate and will be installed in new Superformance in next 30 days!

HighPlainsDrifter · #14 (**permalink**) 02-26-2002, 03:52 PM

I have a 77 lincoln 460, one owner, .010/.010 crank, .020 flat tops, 9.0 :1, comp cams 280H, Blue thunder dual quad intake and 2 - 600 cfm edelbrock carbs.Ported exhaust,hand built Hooker super comp headers under the cobra. built as a driver ,runs on 89 pump gas. GER street/strip C-6 auto with 2,800 converter and 9" Ford with Currie HD possi and 3.25 gears. the converter blows away the tires at any speed under 50 mph, so 1/4 throttle beats any street car.

Greg Curtis · #15 (**permalink**) 02-28-2002, 01:53 PM

new superformance with 460/486hp, 5-speed TKO. Delivered one week ago and I'm loving it!!

jdean · #16 (**permalink**) 03-01-2002, 05:46 PM

Let us know when you have a chance to post some pics of your car. Titanium and black sound like a great looking combo.

Jahred · #17 (**permalink**) 03-01-2002, 09:21 PM

Just getting started.

keane · #18 (**permalink**) 04-20-2002, 11:31 AM

Hi, names dave from poole in dorset england, currently building a dax cobra with a 429 taken from a 1971 T/bird, rolling chassis stage and engine just rebored +30, crank reground, I am just finishing off the heads before the valve seats are recut, and surface ground.I have a question for all you 429/460 followers, the heads are stock 11:1, 75cc, will it run on unleaded or am I going to need new ex seats? people think I'm mad over here due to the price of fuel but as the man said its all about torque!! I am sticking with the c6 as I can't afford a tremec tko, I will probably be using a edelbrock performer cam/intake manifold and a 750/800 cfm carb.It's great to be able to talk to others with a similar setup,looking forward to airing my BBF queries with you. Dave Keane

jdean · #19 (**permalink**) 04-25-2002, 11:33 AM

based on the age of those 1971 heads. I think it was 1972 when most U.S. car mfg. went to hardened seats. But if your heads were late '71, might be ok.

I would recommend taking them to a reputable shop and asking them. Machinists with experience can tell if the seats are hardened.

C6 is not a bad choice on these, since it can take more torque without breaking than most manual trannys that come stock.

Good luck on the build. In your area, I'm sure it will be unusual to be sporting a 6-7 liter engine.

Naja · #20 (**permalink**) 05-05-2002, 04:40 PM

Haven't looked at this forum since it was first put on the list.
I've got a 533 c.i. with Speed Pro programmable EFI, and some nice MSD stuff. The engine was custom built by an acquaintance that has done quite a few stoked 460s, and, then, set up with the EFI by a guy that just about everyone says is the best in these parts (Houston). If anyone is interested in more details, I would be glad to pass along any specifics. Just send me a private e-mail.
Frank Newman (Naja)