FE ONLY OR 514ci. CRATE IN YOUR,....COBRA ?

[blykins]

Going from 10:1 to ~12.5:1 would probably add another 30-40 hp.

The block I mentioned above is half filled with block filler so you'd need to run an oil cooler.

[FUNFER2]

I have the Canton pre-oiler, pump, lines and oil cooler. New never installed.

[csx4910]

My 514 was a stock ford performance with 625 hp and 620 ft/lbs and was as fast as my old 427 side oiler even though they don't have a great reputation I regret ever selling that cobra with that motor

[FUNFER2]

Bet it sounded good too.
Not that it really matters, but how was the fuel mileage?

[Dwight]

Kevin, did you attend the London Cobra Show last week?

I saw a Cobra in front of the Holiday Inn with a tag FUNFER2.

I did not take a picture. Wish I had.

Dwight

[Joe's Garage]

Originally Posted by csx4910

My 514 was a stock ford performance with 625 hp and 620 ft/lbs and was as fast as my old 427 side oiler even though they don't have a great reputation I regret ever selling that cobra with that motor

All that tells us is your "old 427 side oiler" made about 625 hp and 620 ft/lbs and could have no way been a stock motor.

[FUNFER2]

Hi Dwright, no, but when I do get the Cobra going again, I just hope nobody takes my car plate, 427HISS.

[FUNFER2]

Rather than starting a different thread, this is at least an FE and a possibly a way to go. (I would not pay 7k)

This ad is on another FE forum for sale.

I have a New Old Stock 427 FE Short Block I am going to sell. It still has the FORD ID tag on it. $7,000 Complete. May Separate.

Here are the details.

NOS 427 FE Side Oiler, Hydraulic Lifter, Service Block dated 2G6 (July 6, 1972)
NOS STD./STD. C5AE-C Forged $ Crankshaft with screw in plugs & FoMoCo STD. Main Bearings
NOS C6AE-E 427 LeMans Rods, Bolts & FoMoCo STD. Rod Bearings
NOS C5AE-6110-AU MR Pistons with FoMoCo STD. Rings
NOS C3AZ-AA 427 Solid Lifter Camshaft. (VBX) Advertised Duration 306/306, Lift .500/.500
NOS FoMoCo Nylon Timing Gear Set
The Complete Shortblock was sprayed with Cosmoline years ago. I cleaned the Ctankshaft, Pistons, Rods, Cam and Bearings. The Block is partially cleaned but some of the Paint Dabs were coming off so I didn't complete the cleaning.
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I know that old rods could have issues, but if a engine shop tests them and are sound, why couldn't they be used, if kept under their RPM range ?

Being a NOS, I would like to use every part it comes with, except the bearings, bolts and such, but what about the cam & pistons, if they also pass the tests ?