Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Well, alright. But the bore on my build is only .07" less than that of an original sideoiler (and we could have gone further, but I wanted one "freshen up" left in). I went with the longer stroke of 4.125, but not the longest stroke of 4.25 , just for the "quick revving" aspect that made the original sideoilers so much fun. I have driven cars with original sideoilers in them and, between my build and an original SO, you would not be able to tell the difference. And, unless you have mirrors on the tips of your shoes, you can not tell if a SO is in a Cobra or not. But, the choice is yours. Personally, I would much rather have a seasoned iron block, that has been thoroughly measured and tested, than I would a new iron block. No two ways about it.
Personally, I would much rather have a seasoned iron block, that has been thoroughly measured and tested, than I would a new iron block. No two ways about it.
And I would be the polar opposite, assuming you can find a new or used Genesis iron block. I believe most of Barry R's Engine Masters FE builds have used the Genesis iron block. Though it sounds like they're unavailable at this time.
When I first started looking for a nice used FE block, all I saw was junk, near junk and repaired junk. Blech.
As for the Coyote engine in your Cobra (or a 428 for that matter), if you're trying to replicate this experience:
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
When I first started looking for a nice used FE block, all I saw was junk, near junk and repaired junk. Blech.
Hmmm, I do not know how difficult it is to now get one's hands on a really nice, unmolested 428 block with the crank saddle webbing, suitable for boring out a bit. Eight years ago, it took my builder about six to eight weeks, IIRC, to find something that made us happy. Brent would know better than I on how hard it is now. Maybe you really can't do it anymore except at a cost prohibitive price. And maybe it's just not worth the builder's time to screw with the search anymore -- that's a real possibility.
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