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Originally Posted by Naumoff
I just look this up not to long ago and the 385 is 10lbs lighter than a FE.
I definely would rather have an FE in my 427 Cobra.
CarsbyCarl
Richard Petty said that the Boss 429 was so strong he felt he could run another 500 mile race with the same engine.
I agree with you because of what I stated above. The 429 was design to replace the 427 but didn't get the chance to shine in the 70s due to cu in restrictions in racing in NASCAR
I am interested in what your opinion is on a 385 running endurance racing at high RPM like NASCAR.
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The 385's are proven to be very durable in endurance applications, and are very popular in marine applications running 3000-5000 rpm all day long. For a more extreme example, Drew Blakeland is known for building 385's that are used in offshore race boats that see a sustained 7000+rpm making 700+hp. Truck pullers will see 9000+rpm for sustained periods and the engines will often last an entire season or more. I also know of some people that run 385's in road racing applications and have been using the same engine for several seasons without problems.