Engine Option (Just For Discussion)

[Buzz]

We agree! Out of curiosity though - question for both you and Craft Engines - putting aside Cobra authenticity which automatically gives the FE the nod, what would be your version of the ultimate Ford based build for maximum, cost-no-object street and occasional strip performance in a Cobra-like car? No limit on cost, cubes, induction, aftermarket blocks, etc.

[blykins]

Probably a 385 series engine with an Eliminator aluminum block.

It's just hard to beat a BBF in terms of horsepower potential.

[750hp]

Originally Posted by Buzz

No limit on cost, cubes, induction, aftermarket blocks, etc.

C and C Motorsports 11.2" 4.9" BS block
B441 Hemi heads
800 cubes
Sheet metal intake.
Carbs / throttle bodies - who cares because they'll probably be above eye level anyway..!

Something like this...


We're putting the Chevy equivalent into a street driven Chevelle. At 805 cubes on 93 octane pump gas, it made 1458hp. Detune the Ford Hemi even more and it'll still be a 1000hp motor. Just right for a Cobra.

[Buzz]

Damm - Craig, would that beast even fit between the fenders? I definitely agree the ultimate setup would start with an alloy 385 based block. Dry sump?

Fastd, that engine with aluminium block and heads wouldn't make the car nose-heavy. Iron block 427 cars are pretty evenly balanced front to rear as it is. It could possibly even end up with a small rear weight bias.

[Thor maine]

Originally Posted by 750hp

C and C Motorsports 11.2" 4.9" BS block
B441 Hemi heads
800 cubes
Sheet metal intake.
Carbs / throttle bodies - who cares because they'll probably be above eye level anyway..!

Something like this...


We're putting the Chevy equivalent into a street driven Chevelle. At 805 cubes on 93 octane pump gas, it made 1458hp. Detune the Ford Hemi even more and it'll still be a 1000hp motor. Just right for a Cobra.

That looks like something that would be on the TV show "Street Outlaws"