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04-18-2016, 11:21 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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Originally Posted by CraftEngines
I can't tell you how many times we get asked the question, "what is the best engine for a Cobra?" I can give feedback on the Kirkhams and Superformance cars we have built in house. I tell most guys it is a personal preference of 302, 351, FE, or 460. Just curious to get some responses from Cobra owners with real world experiences. Our most popular Cobra engines that we most always have going are 427ci Windsors and 482ci FEs. Let us hear your opinion.
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Back on topic. For me this is the only choice for a 427 S/C!  
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04-18-2016, 11:24 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by Bernica
Back on topic. For me this is the only choice for a 427 S/C! |
It doesn't even have a coil. |
04-18-2016, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
It doesn't even have a coil. |
That's a WIP (work in progress) pic. It's been through a few coils since then!
I seems to me that there will always be the segment that simply must have an FE, but it sure sounds like things are trending to the SBF strokers as Brent and Lance have mentioned. Easier on the wallet for sure and now days putting up some good numbers.
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04-18-2016, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Bernica
Back on topic. For me this is the only choice for a 427 S/C! |
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04-18-2016, 12:26 PM
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04-18-2016, 12:35 PM
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Well, maybe we can steer the conversation to "What's your favorite Cobra color?" And I'm sure there will be ONLY ONE (1) VOTE for Desert Storm Camo Hummer Beige. |
04-18-2016, 01:01 PM
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Didn't 'ol Carroll himself say that "427" was the model name, not the engine type or displacement?
Or are we gonna argue over what he meant?
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04-18-2016, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneym
Didn't 'ol Carroll himself say that "427" was the model name, not the engine type or displacement?
Or are we gonna argue over what he meant?
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That's the way I see it too. He put a "benchmark" name on the car, but did lots of other things depending on circumstances at the time.
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04-18-2016, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernica
That's the way I see it too. He put a "benchmark" name on the car, but did lots of other things depending on circumstances at the time.
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I think CS rarely get the facts get in the way of a good sales pitch. He should have run for elected office.
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04-18-2016, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneym
Didn't 'ol Carroll himself say that "427" was the model name, not the engine type or displacement?
Or are we gonna argue over what he meant?
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"It's all in the Registry." 
Well, thank goodness he chose 427 Cobra and not 428 Cobra. |
04-18-2016, 01:16 PM
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04-18-2016, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneym
Didn't 'ol Carroll himself say that "427" was the model name, not the engine type or displacement?
Or are we gonna argue over what he meant?
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One thing you can count on in these here parts is that the happy horsechit never ends |
04-18-2016, 11:59 AM
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Nice motor but you should state the CID if making your engine recommendation. I trust you got the memo that explains the name of the car plus the 427 fender emblem states what's under the hood |
04-18-2016, 12:01 PM
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Nice motor but you should state the CID if making your engine recommendation. I trust you got the memo that explains the 427 fender emblem states what's under the hood |
My engine CID is stated right up there on top of this message with my profile description. A 427 FE stroked to 482 CID.
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04-18-2016, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernica
My engine CID is stated right up there on top of this message with my profile description. A 427 FE stroked to 482 CID.
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Well that was a colossal brain fart.
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04-18-2016, 12:10 PM
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Nice motor but you should state the CID if making your engine recommendation. I trust you got the memo that explains the name of the car plus the 427 fender emblem states what's under the hood |
Sorry. I guess I just assumed that anyone on this site would know that it is an FE just by seeing the pics. 
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