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Kirkham or CSX are way over $ 100' %/ |
Emurph -- for a new ERA, CSX, or KMS you will have to more than double your allotted cash outlay (and that's assuming you have ERA do all the work and you don't do it yourself). I agree with henrik, go with a BDR.
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Emurph: where are you located ?
From everything you have posted here, I'd say get a used Backdraft, they are available in your price range. Henrik has pointed out some of the +'s, here's a few more: 1 It's a factory built car, painted, upholstered, wired ! Everything but engine, tranny, and whatever accessories the owner wants to add. 2 Most have opted for the 17" wheels, which aside from better handling, gives you more tire choices. 3 Suspension is the well proven BMW 3 series, along with the 3series diff. which will handle most power applications. I've completed and driven about 2 dozen of these with everything from a 302 to an original all iron 427, and everything in between. For cruising I like the small block ford racing 347. Plenty of power, less noise and effort. For best sports car overall feeling, the ford racing boss 347, 450 hp is hard to beat ! I may have something for you, depending on where you live, let me know. Ted Radtke 2 |
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I changed from Holly 850 carb to dynatec EFI with Accell - but I looks like 4 webers :cool: EFI is just more modern and efficient. real 427 %/ ... my Roush is a w351 stroked and bored to 427 - a real 427 is a big block... then you want Keith Craft FE... truck engine for lbs 2200 :rolleyes: try out different cars... big block FE is power from 0 rpm, nice sound and the "right" engine... but expensive in all ways... ( would be my choice :cool: ) W351 /427 will give you right to put 427 on the fender :cool::LOL: The new 302 is... modern %/ |
Great info. Thanks. I'm in central pa near Harrisburg. The BDR has a BMW differential? It can handle the power options available? Wow!
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What do you guys think about this motor?
427 CUBIC INCHES ALUMINUM CRATE ENGINE REAR SUMP | Part Details for M-6007-Z427ART* | Ford Racing Performance Parts I am going to look at a Hurricane Motorsports cobra on Monday since the factory is 90min from my home. They seem to have good reviews. Anybody have thoughts on these cars? |
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For me the BMW set up was a significant factor... muct better handling ( call Jay at Vintage) unless you put slicks on the monster the differential will hold ( it will spinn if you flip you toe **) ) just make sure to buy proper tires... dont save a few $... And now you should concentrate on reading some of the old threads... think about options, colour etc. enjoy :) |
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Hurricane, I forgot about them. The went out of business for a while and then they were brought back to life by new owners. I haven't heard anything negative about them. I'd check them out too. BDR or a used SPF seem just about right in the sweet spot for your money. |
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While I don't have a "real" 427, it's just a dart block 351w stroker 427, and it is not EFI, it is carb, you can still get a good idea if the Backdraft is a platform that you should really be interested in (and in comparison to others, especially given your price range, I see no reason why you would or could lose any interest....and if you do, I honestly don't think a Cobra replica or kit is something that you should bother doing any farther research). I have considered going to EFI as well, but with the car tuned as is, the only thing I would really gain is a little MPG's. All driving manners are great with my car, it starts up right away, and it performs great. |
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If you are in a hurry... here are 2 very nice options:
Backdraft Racing 427SC Cobra, Monterey Red, For Sale Backdraft 427SC Cobra, Lamborghini Orange, For Sale very nice :-) and the red has a 427 |
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And definitely stay away from beige. A beige Cobra? Who would have thunk. |
I hear beige is the "new blue":)
Sorry, but obviously partial to blue. |
It's kind of funny, but I always get the "thank god it's not blue with white stripes" comment (not that I have beige or lambo orange).
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Ouch.:( I am comfortable in my own skin.;)
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It's my favorite car color. :cool: |
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