514 crate motor .. tell me more

[Cobra Tracks]

I just got a Cobra with a 514 crate motor in it and i can't find out anything about this engine. The car was built in 97, so, I like to think that any serious problems have been worked out of it.

[Silverback51]

The 514 crate motor came with mechanical roller lifters that generally failed in 5000 to 10000 miles.

Do a search and you will find more information regarding this.

[Tom Wells]

Hmmm....

Didn't know the crate motor was available as far back as 1997. If it was, the rods may be suspect as well.

You may need to have someone knowledgeable pull the pan and check.

Also, x2 on the solid roller lifters.

Tom

[kitcarbp]

Cobra Tracks, Its likely the engine is newer than 1997, the 514 Crate if supplied from Ford Motorsport/Ford Racing the part number was

M6007-C514
The intro paragraph on the instruction sheet is as follows:

OVERVIEW:
The M-6007-C514 engine assembly uses a combination of heavy duty marine and Ford Racing components including CJ cylinder heads, a cast stroker crank, forged aluminum Ford Racing/TRW pistons, a high performance mechanical roller cam and a Victor Jr. single plane intake manifold. The M-6007-C514 engine also features Eagle SAE 4340 H-beam connecting rods. The 514 engine is primarily intended for drag race competition. Although it could be used in street vehicles not subject to exhaust emission regulations, the low idle vacuum and street drivability issues may make it difficult to operate in stop and go traffic.
Engine blueprint specs are listed on the attached spec sheet.


I have the instruction sheet with the basic specs for this motor, but you can find it also by google. Just type in the part number. There should be a steel tag attached to side of engine block from Ford Racing with part number and serial number if they supplied the engine. Part number above MAY have changed slightly over the years that they supplied this 514 in crate fashion (they like to revise numbers to D514 or E514 when there is a change ). Dont quote me as gospel, but I think they started producing this 514 spec in crate engine form around or near CY 2001 ish. PM me with an email and I can send the .pdf file to you.
Bill

[mdross1]

I would certainly pull the pan just to be sure.The Victor Jr. intake may be a too tall to squeeze under a Cobra hood.My 460 with Edelbrock Performer RPM required a larger hood scoop,for the motor to breath properly in the upper rpm range.Good Luck