588R big block

[tnc110]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

If you are considering a Backdraft, then the engine under the hood is not as critical as if you are trying to fool people with your replica. So build the engine that fits your budget and performance goals.

I really don't think a 385 series engine is the WTG at all in these cars. The video you saw online was the 588R we did, it was nowhere near as thrilling or enjoyable to drive as our higher power 427 Tall Deck options or supercharged varieties of Coyote engines.

Cash...I watched some of your youtube videos, you have built a lot of bada$$ cobras. I saw one of them put nearly 800hp to the ground.
So tell me, in your opinion, what would your ultimate Cobra be?
I'm not looking for a car that is as original as possible, but I don't want a Coyote or anything modern looking under the hood.

I have no desire to track race the car. Maybe a run or two down the drag strip, just to see where the car is performance wise.
I do plan on a few road trips a year....this thing isn't going to be 5 years old with 2k miles on it...I plan to use it!

No small blocks.

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by tnc110

Cash...I watched some of your youtube videos, you have built a lot of bada$$ cobras. I saw one of them put nearly 800hp to the ground.
So tell me, in your opinion, what would your ultimate Cobra be?
I'm not looking for a car that is as original as possible, but I don't want a Coyote or anything modern looking under the hood.

I have no desire to track race the car. Maybe a run or two down the drag strip, just to see where the car is performance wise.
I do plan on a few road trips a year....this thing isn't going to be 5 years old with 2k miles on it...I plan to use it!

No small blocks.

Always building the next ultimate one... If I want all around from a price, performance, and plan to keep it long term (and the costs associated with maintaining it properly) it's hands down 427 SBF. With one of the newer FI systems it's on...

If I plan to keep it a few years and want sports car performance and nearly no maintence it's straight up Coyote. If I want to only use half the pedal and scare the **** out of myself then put an SC on it.

If I want to make maintenance a headache, kill the balance of the car, put a tiny air cleaner on to clear the hood and choke the engine, and generate a ton of unnecessary heat then a 385 series might be it.

I did build a car with an all aluminum FE for a buddy of mine and it is an excellent sounding and driving car. It simply is a stretch for the $ vs results and he really does not ring it out too hard for he fears ever having to replace it.

I can find something in each one I really like, it's just a matter of which does the most and for how much.

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

Always building the next ultimate one... If I want all around from a price, performance, and plan to keep it long term (and the costs associated with maintaining it properly) it's hands down 427 SBF. With one of the newer FI systems it's on...

If I plan to keep it a few years and want sports car performance and nearly no maintence it's straight up Coyote. If I want to only use half the pedal and scare the **** out of myself then put an SC on it.

If I want to make maintenance a headache, kill the balance of the car, put a tiny air cleaner on to clear the hood and choke the engine, and generate a ton of unnecessary heat then a 385 series might be it.

I did build a car with an all aluminum FE for a buddy of mine and it is an excellent sounding and driving car. It simply is a stretch for the $ vs results and he really does not ring it out too hard for he fears ever having to replace it.

I can find something in each one I really like, it's just a matter of which does the most and for how much.

What EFI systems do you find yourself using on your stroked windsors? I don't think the self learning applications really live up to their expectations when it is a performance platform......it really looks like its a Holley or FAST market. I really like the look of the Holley system but it says their throttle body Terminator setup is limited to 600HP. I would think the it is hard to beat the cost of a throttle body EFI setup with the laptop programmable ECU's and a solid tune. Are you doing any in-line pump EFI or is everything in the tank and return style?

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by Ace23

What EFI systems do you find yourself using on your stroked windsors? I don't think the self learning applications really live up to their expectations when it is a performance platform......it really looks like its a Holley or FAST market. I really like the look of the Holley system but it says their throttle body Terminator setup is limited to 600HP. I would think the it is hard to beat the cost of a throttle body EFI setup with the laptop programmable ECU's and a solid tune. Are you doing any in-line pump EFI or is everything in the tank and return style?

There's a newer player in the market we are in beta with. Those others I would not use given the option....

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

There's a newer player in the market we are in beta with. Those others I would not use given the option....

That is not what I expected to hear. Good luck with the beta and keep us posted. I figured the throttle body setup with a dyno tune would suffice.

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

There's a newer player in the market we are in beta with. Those others I would not use given the option....

Ok, I give! What's a "beta" fuel injection?

[Joe's Garage]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Ok, I give! What's a "beta" fuel injection?

It's BFI spelled out.

[twin turbo]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

Always building the next ultimate one... If I want all around from a price, performance, and plan to keep it long term (and the costs associated with maintaining it properly) it's hands down 427 SBF. With one of the newer FI systems and twin turbos it's on...

Fixed it for you, lol.