Engine Option (Just For Discussion)

[EZ$]

Been sitting here reading the thread, and debating if I wanted to respond. When I read the discussion of the 1.2 to 1.4 hp/ci being a .85% increase I just couldn't not respond. That difference is actually a 17% increase, .2 divided by 1.2 = .17 or 17%. Since I have no knowledge of the differences between GM & Ford engines, (don't care, long term Ford guy), I'll go away now.

[jhv48]

Who gives a rat's ass what a Modern Chevy engine can or cannot do? If you are interested, go to the Chevy forum.

When I bought my replica, I wasn't interested in making an exact copy of a sixties icon. I wanted the look of the cobra coupled with an old school ford engine and a modern five speed tranny.

After comparing the FE and the SBF, in regards to weight, power, appearance, cost, size, leaking, etc, I went with a SBF. I wanted around 500 streetable, reliable horsepower, and also wanted to be around 427 cubic inches. Ended up with one of Brent's 438 SBF's and couldn't be happier. No valves to adjust, doesn't leak oil, and I can actually tell onlookers that it is a 427. And it has way more power than I am capable of using.

But, if originality is your thing, then an FE coupled to a top loader 4 speed is the only option.

[blykins]

Originally Posted by EZ$

Been sitting here reading the thread, and debating if I wanted to respond. When I read the discussion of the 1.2 to 1.4 hp/ci being a .85% increase I just couldn't not respond. That difference is actually a 17% increase, .2 divided by 1.2 = .17 or 17%. Since I have no knowledge of the differences between GM & Ford engines, (don't care, long term Ford guy), I'll go away now.

Exactly...

When you equalize the displacement you'll see that the Ford would be almost 70 hp over the Chevy.

Now try and explain to me how superior the LS engine is.

[Thor maine]

Originally Posted by blykins

Exactly...

When you equalize the displacement you'll see that the Ford would be almost 70 hp over the Chevy.

Now try and explain to me how superior the LS engine is.

Sounds like you are getting your numbers from "Loch Ness" the engine builder, you may have a grainy picture but it does not exist.