Ok, let me start off by saying that I did a pretty detailed search on this subject (don't want the search police mad at me), and read about 20 or so posts concerning the single 4 barrell intakes.
I am building my car to be a an S/C clone. I'm trying to use the proper parts, for the proper look.
In reading all the search posts, this is what I concluded:
- none of the Cobra "experts" agree on what is correct. Some say 2x4, some say 1x4 with turkey pan. I've seen original cars both ways, and I like the 1x4, so that's what I'm doing.
- the REAL correct 65-66 1x4 intake was magnesium, with no casting number, and I'll probably never find one.
- the Sidewinder intake came on "later" 427s, but that doesn't make sense to me. The "later" cars were supposed to have 428s, and all the 428 cars I've seen had the CJ intake, with no
oil fill tube.
- some say the Sidewinder is great for a 450-500 hp FE and some say it sucks.
Now based on the fact that I want a "correct" type 1x4 intake, and the Sidewinder seems to be a widely accepted correct intake, I think that's what I wnat to get.
So my question is what is a proper part number for the Sidewinder? I'm looking at a few right now, but I am being given part numbers with different suffixes. Or maybe does anyone here have one they want to sell?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!