06-10-2012, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Folsom,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 623, 427 S/C Cobra. Ford FE 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Nascar TL 4speed - with a touch of raw; "less is more" theme
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Based on Jeff's post and profile, it appears he is running a stroked 427 for 454ci. I bet its a torquey motor that has plenty of grunt to pull right through 1st gear easy with a WR TL. No problem. My car is actually faster off the line and out of the hole with a taller 1st gear and taller rear gear ratio such as 3.31 or 3.08. Have run a few side by side comparisons and at the drag strip. I can take off in 4th gear from a dead start with my FE and 3.31s. Same with my last Cobra FE with 3.08s. As for the TKO in a Big Block Cobra, I think as long as you get a TKO 600 or custom built one with out such a low 1st gear it would be fine. Most complain its a waste and start out in 2nd if they need to get off the line quicker with less tire spin.
As for "notchy" I too noticed the TKO 600s loosen up with some time on them but nothing close to the butter shifting TL, even with mods.
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