Ford engine cobra vs. Chevy engine cobra- race for bragging rights?

[NewYorkGuy]

Any owners race their Ford engine Cobra against a Chevy engine Cobra on street race, 1/4 drag strip, or track? Who won?

[scottj]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

Any owners race their Ford engine Cobra against a Chevy engine Cobra on street race, 1/4 drag strip, or track? Who won?

No... but, I've raced (track) my Chevy engine Cobra against a lot of Ford engine Cobras... as well as against about every exotic. Motor didn't have much to do with the outcome though... more about setup and driver.

[Dirkdaddy]

Both engines can make power, for dragging it comes to how much you want to spend and how much you want a drag car vs street car, etc. What makes a good drag car doesn't necessarily translate to a good cobra (handling). Also driver as mentioned is HUGE on a car that is as challenging as the cobra, especially manual transmission cars. Street racing is dumb in my opinion, better off in a controlled environment with some safety folks on hand if needed, and no innocent bystanders.

[Tommy]

This challenge sounds kinda like the UConn basketball team challenging the Knicks for bragging rights. What do the Knicks have to gain from such a contest? ... Just saying....

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by Tommy

This challenge sounds kinda like the UConn basketball team challenging the Knicks for bragging rights. What do the Knicks have to gain from such a contest? ... Just saying....

Oh do please elaborate, this thread needs a jump start.

[blown]

that's a un fair fight for the chevy guys but honestly after a certain point they are no longer ford or Chevy its edelbrock ,lunati ,comp cams ,dart ,roush and who ever built the engine.and how much are you willing to push your car.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by blown

that's a un fair fight for the chevy guys but honestly after a certain point they are no longer ford or Chevy its edelbrock ,lunati ,comp cams ,dart ,roush and who ever built the engine.and how much are you willing to push your car.

The chevy guys have plenty of ammo for a salvo should they opt to. Point taken that many so called "fords" in these cars are far from it being 100% aftermarket crate motors, who do those yoyo's think they're kiddin' anyways

[ItBites]

To my knowledge, Colin Mullaney campaigned the quickest 1/4 mile Cobra in recent times in North America (7.90). It was/is chevy powered.

[mdross1]

This thread could turn into a verbal battle with no clear winners. Those in the know have already brought up a very good point. Like so many engines today is a Ford really a Ford,the same for all other brands.

427" big block, small block, FE, 409, 385, 454, FI, carb a never ending list of differences.

[olddog]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

Any owners race their Ford engine Cobra against a Chevy engine Cobra on street race, 1/4 drag strip, or track? Who won?

The one who can hook the most HP to the ground!

I bo not like to insult anyone's car, however I will say this. I built my first 350 Chevy at the age of 17, and dropped it in a 69 Malibu. Had enough power to lift the front wheels, and run low 13 sec in a quarter mile, with street tires. When I go to a car show 90% of T buckets, 32 Fords, anb other hot rods have small block Chevy's in them. From my perspective anyone can do that. They get no points for doing anything special. But if otherwise well done I may appreciate the car.

Any amount of power can be made from any engine, within reason. It is all in the skill of the builder.

[joyridin']

Originally Posted by olddog

The one who can hook the most HP to the ground!

I bo not like to insult anyone's car, however I will say this. I built my first 350 Chevy at the age of 17, and dropped it in a 69 Malibu. Had enough power to lift the front wheels, and run low 13 sec in a quarter mile, with street tires. When I go to a car show 90% of T buckets, 32 Fords, anb other hot rods have small block Chevy's in them. From my perspective anyone can do that. They get no points for doing anything special. But if otherwise well done I may appreciate the car.

Any amount of power can be made from any engine, within reason. It is all in the skill of the builder.

I wouldn't even waste my time these days with a SBC or a BBC. Get an LS engine, do a little building, and you have 700 hp without a problem. Add a supercharger or turbos and you can easily hit 1100 hp on a street car that can be driven daily.

[scottj]

Originally Posted by joyridin'

I wouldn't even waste my time these days with a SBC or a BBC. Get an LS engine, do a little building, and you have 700 hp without a problem. Add a supercharger or turbos and you can easily hit 1100 hp on a street car that can be driven daily.

Very true... crate LS7 with only a cam swap and tune making 682 hp. Turns 7400 rpm, will lug down the highway at 1500, and get 20 mpg city/hwy. For $895 Reher & Morrison CNC head porting adds another 45-50 hp...

[OnyxRider]

Originally Posted by olddog

When I go to a car show 90% of T buckets, 32 Fords, anb other hot rods have small block Chevy's in them.

Is the Chevy used because of it is easy to work with, good supply of parts, cheaper, or combo of reasons?

[olddog]

Originally Posted by OnyxRider

Is the Chevy used because of it is easy to work with, good supply of parts, cheaper, or combo of reasons?

Back when I was in high school, we always said a Chevy was like an arshole - everyone had one. So yes, there were millions upon millions made.

There are lots of people my age trying to relive their glory days and getting a 60's 70's car. Since there were so many Chevy's, it seems reasonable that there favorite car would be a Chevy a little more often than the rest.

A small block Chevy is a well designed engine, and has to be one of the easiest engines to build. Tons of parts available for it. Tons of inexpensive parts available too. My son built a 383 stroker for a friend to run on a dirt track for under a grand. He warned him that the cheap parts were junk. That inexpensive cam shaft broke into and destroyed the entire engine. The point, is when you buy good parts, not much difference in price between a Chevy and a Ford.

From my point of view, you can build a Ford engine for a Cobra that will make as much power as you could ever want for about the same money as anything else. Unless you have a compelling reason to use something other than a Ford engine, your a fool to put anything else in a Cobra. Some areas of the world, it is difficult to use a Ford engine, do what you have to. Some people have decades of experience and parts from racing XYZ brand, hey stick to what you know, if you want to. So why do I say your a fool without a good reason, because when you try to sell it, most people are going to deduct what it will cost them to put a Ford drive train in it, from the price they are willing to pay. Not everyone, but most. Not to mention how many rude comments your going to get, and you cannot whip everyone who pi$$es you off.

That said there is a Turbo charged Buick V6 in Chicago that comes to Lundon Ohio every year, and we all love it. I never heard anyone say anything bad about it. Partly because it is very fast and quite unique. A V10 Viper engine is neat to see. There is one bad small block Chevy that we all respect. It's Ok to do, but I wouldn't recommend it without a good reason, and the more unique the better if you do.

[blackout]

I'm a Knick fan and believe the Knicks would come up short against UCONN {the men or women take your pick

[Jerry Clayton]

The crankshaft don't know what the valve cover says------

I'm with Scottj on engine choice for a replica----------(and actually even on his choice for the replica)

[mdross1]

Look at a few major parts supply catalogs they are Chevy dominated,and these engines are literally every where making them the least expensive to build.
I have owned a lot of Chevy muscle over the years and a hard core big block owner because of their amazing looks between any fender well.
Our Cobra could be nothing less with the 460, a small block looks so out of place in a 427 Cobra. Have to add this is my single opinion nothing against anyone elses.

[AL427SBF]

• motor
• transmission
• rear end
• wheels
• body
• cockpit
• chassis
• suspension

we carefully choose the components above to create our flavor of cobra below, mix & match - it's like making ice cream. That's the bottom line of all things replica!

• 1/4 mile dragon
• road course demon
• authentic reproduction
• parking lot eye candy

[mdross1]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

• motor
• transmission
• rear end
• wheels
• body
• cockpit
• chassis
• suspension

we carefully choose the components above to create our flavor of cobra below, mix & match - it's like making ice cream. That's the bottom line of all things replica!

• 1/4 mile dragon
• road course demon
• authentic reproduction
• parking lot eye candy

As it should be, we are the modern day hot rodders.

[AL427SBF]

my flavor ...

1/4 mile dragon - 0pts
road course demon - 70pts
authentic reproduction - 0pts
parking lot eye candy - 30pts*

*very unique paint, in concept stage