Suitable kit for modern Ford engines

[GO NUTS]

Greetings all, this is the first thread I have posted here after much reading and research.

I am trying to decide on the correct kit/engine combination (for me) and certainly would welcome any advice or information. I understand and appreciate the purist version of the AC Cobra but I would personally lean toward a more modern Ford engine, either the 4.6, 5.0 or 5.4L (with supercharger). My delima is finding a kit that will accommodate this physically large engine without intruding into precious foot boxes. Before you say 'use the search button' I have. As I said, any constructive comments would be much appreciated

Cheers
Butch

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by GO NUTS

Greetings all, this is the first thread I have posted here after much reading and research.

I am trying to decide on the correct kit/engine combination (for me) and certainly would welcome any advice or information. I understand and appreciate the purist version of the AC Cobra but I would personally lean toward a more modern Ford engine, either the 4.6, 5.0 or 5.4L (with supercharger). My delima is finding a kit that will accommodate this physically large engine without intruding into precious foot boxes. Before you say 'use the search button' I have. As I said, any constructive comments would be much appreciated

Cheers
Butch

FFR is the logical choice, although if you throw enough money at Peter/Bob at ERA, they might do another one like mine


Bill S.

PS: Check out the following url for a great donor
http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=3545&cat=7

[GO NUTS]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

FFR is the logical choice, although if you throw enough money at Peter/Bob at ERA, they might do another one like mine


Bill S.

PS: Check out the following url for a great donor
http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=3545&cat=7

Hi Bill,

I have been trying to communicate with FFR for some time via email, VERY slow to get answers.. I have chatted with Bob from ERA, unfortunately these engines intrude into their foot boxes but he is apparently getting back to me about exactly how much. Can I ask what they did for you?

Butch

[JoeT]

Originally Posted by GO NUTS

Hi Bill,

I have been trying to communicate with FFR for some time via email, VERY slow to get answers..

give them a call. They suck at email, but are awesome at the phone or in person

[CobraDan]

http://www.venomxs.com/

[digginfool]

I personally saw a Backdraft TD with a Coyote (5.0) in it. It fit quite well. It did not have the supercharger installed but it looked as though there was plenty of room for it.

[CobraDan]

Backdraft with modular engine

[GO NUTS]

Originally Posted by CobraDan

http://www.venomxs.com/

Thanks Dan

Butch

[Cashburn]

Based on your location I see why you are looking to install a modern Ford powerplant. The Backdraft can be ordered to accommodate all the engines you list. Let me know if I can be of further help.

[Richard Hudgins]

Go Nuts,

You might wish to speak with Larry at JBL about the touring roadster design.

See: http://www.jblmotor.com/Touring1.htm

[GO NUTS]

Originally Posted by Richard Hudgins

Go Nuts,

You might wish to speak with Larry at JBL about the touring roadster design.

See: http://www.jblmotor.com/Touring1.htm

Cheers Richard, I'll have a read

[GO NUTS]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

Based on your location I see why you are looking to install a modern Ford powerplant. The Backdraft can be ordered to accommodate all the engines you list. Let me know if I can be of further help.

Thanks very much, will do

Butch

[Bill Bess]

Butch, I'm sure that the modern engine would fit in most of the replicas on the market today, so just go for the car you like the most. My recommendation would be to check out the Hurricane and ERA replicas because they both have great engine placement, the motors are set in the middle and not back near the firewalls.
check it out, Bill

[GO NUTS]

Originally Posted by Bill Bess

Butch, I'm sure that the modern engine would fit in most of the replicas on the market today, so just go for the car you like the most. My recommendation would be to check out the Hurricane and ERA replicas because they both have great engine placement, the motors are set in the middle and not back near the firewalls.
check it out, Bill

Thanks Bill, I will take a look at the Hurricane. ERA do have some issues with the size intruding into the foot boxes. The information I received from Ford Racing was that the 4.6L 4V 1999-2003 ENGINE was 28” wide (from the widest point which is at the cam gears) and 24” long and the new 5.0L engine is 30” wide (from tip to tip of the valve covers) and 24” long. I cant seen to locate the 5.4L dimensions but I cant seem them being any smaller.

FFR have confirmed that the supercharged 4.6 does require a number of modifications to fit their chassis because of the changes Ford made to the accessory drive on that engine.

Butch

[Tony Ripepi]

Hello Butch,

I have had four Cobra Roadsters (Shell Valley, Unique, SPF & Shelby (CSX4264) One Daytona (FFR) and a GT40(SPF) over the last 27 years. I have sold them all and currently have a naked garage.

I built three of them from scratch and the path I believe the best to follow is SPF, you almost can not afford to duplicate the fit ,finish, paint and quality of the SPF when it comes out of the shipping container. The modern Ford modular engines simply drop in and you specify the rear end ratio, transmission, color, paint, interior, etc. etc. that fits what you want to do with the car.

One man's opinion and I'm sure that there will be some feedback from the community here on Club Cobra. If your goal is the journey as opposed to the destination all of the recommendations are well intentioned but, reflect the opinion of the poster.......as is my input.

My next project will probably be an SPF street roadster with a 427 windsor under the hood backed by a Tremec 600 with 3:27 gears in the rear end.

Tony R.

[Tenrocca]

Go Nuts - the DRB (Qld) can fit them in, and they look like a cobra sorta (from a distance if you squint a bit)

Cheers

[OZCOBRA]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

Go Nuts - the DRB (Qld) can fit them in, and they look like a cobra sorta (from a distance if you squint a bit)

Cheers

...Oh no here we go again!!!!...

[Tenrocca]

Damn - thought I would get away with that one on this side of the forum

[1985 CCX]

FFR

[NFLDMNBB]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

Damn - thought I would get away with that one on this side of the forum

So what happens if you squint a wee bit looking at a Cobra?

I just had to add that!