Best Cobra engine?

[Xack]

What about a 429 Boss-9 Kasse heads engine set up in a crate? I've got a 429 engine on a stand that needs sleeves and all the work. I've been thinking of working on this to replace my 460. But I'm not sure it'll fit in under the hood...

[blykins]

I posted a couple of Boss 9 specials on our webpage and in the advertisers section. If you have a complete engine that can be used for lots of parts, it would make it less expensive. It will fit under the hood, there have been several posts about that.

The larger engines will make 750-800 hp depending on the displacement, but you could realistically expect 650-675 depending on the camshaft with 429 cubic inches.

[CarsByCarl]

Wow, this thread is sure a blast from the past. Looks like I started it way back in 2006.

Long story short, I did put together a crate engine specifically designed for the Cobra cars. Ended up calling it the Snakebite package.

Snakebite Crate Engine

Designed specifically for AC Cobra style kit cars, this engine is a true street performer with a broad power band and reliable cross country drivability.

-Choice of 501+/521+/545+ rotating assemblies
-Forged Crank, aircraft certified 4340, internal balance
-Forged 4340 rods with ARP bolts
-Diamond Racing Forged pistons with custom dish
-Diamond Racing file fit plasma moly rings
-Fully prepped factory block
-Ford Racing SCJ/Kaase cylinder heads
-Edelbrock Torker II intake manifold
-Scorpion Racing aluminum roller rocker arms
-Ford Racing polished valve covers
-Oil pan NOT included (will be supplied based on chassis, price varies)
-3/8" custom pushrods
-Lunati solid roller camshaft (custom endurance/street grind)
-Lunati solid roller lifters w/edm oiling
-High flow Dynamics oil pump
-Power potential 650+ HP at 5800 rpm, 675+ lb/ft at 4500 rpm (dyno tested and proven)
-Premium unleaded pump gas compatible
-Custom options available, just ask

More info is available at the link below: (bottom of the page)
CarsByCarl

[FUNFER2]

I'm building a 527 Genesis, so I don't need another. Your parts list are the cream of the crop and impressive numbers. I'm curious about the price ?
Oops, I see it's $8,495 after looking on your website. Nice motor & great price.

[CarsByCarl]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

I'm building a 527 Genesis, so I don't need another. Your parts list are the cream of the crop and impressive numbers. I'm curious about the price ?

$8495.00 is the price.

This is a video of it on the dyno: Videos Posted by CarsByCarl: Snakebite crate engine [HQ] | Facebook

This link will take you to a list of all my engines: CarsByCarl

[FUNFER2]

Looks like we posted a few seconds apart.

Have you tested this motor with various other intake manifolds ? We do have to keep the profile down low, because of engine hoods on Cobras.

[CarsByCarl]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Looks like we posted a few seconds apart.

Have you tested this motor with various other intake manifolds ? We do have to keep the profile down low, because of engine hoods on Cobras.

Haven't tested any other intakes on this particular combination, but the results of a Victor or a Stealth, etc. are fairly predictable. The Torker II is really pretty darn good manifold considering it's lack of hieght.

I'm working on bringing a new intake to market which will be unlike anything currently available, so keep your eyes peeled.

[D-CEL]

Earlier in this thread someone was talking about weights, so here is some data based on actual results posted on BIG BLOCK FORD'S.
Factory iron blocks run from 205lbs (4.440 bore D0VE) up to 229lbs (4.36 bore D9TE-AB) The A460 (Ford Motorsports) block, un-machined is 302lbs but drops to 255lbs with a 4.625 bore.
My new un-machined A-96 block (aluminum with billet caps and 2.750mains) comes in at 160lbs. I expect it to drop to about 130 lbs when bored to 4.600.
I question the statement that a complete, all iron FE at 500lbs. I read on FORD FE.COM that a complete iron 390 comes in at 610lbs. Alum heads,intake,water pump got it down to 520lbs

Jason