04-23-2004, 06:49 PM
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Location: Northridge,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Arntz Cobra
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Wilf,
I have to take exception to one thing you wrote: "There are no significant differences in weight, size, or performance characteristics between a Ford and a Chevy sb." The Ford small block (289/302) is about 2 inches narrower than the Chevy small block and the header pipes angle downwards at a much lower angle. This makes it much easier to fit in a Cobra's engine bay and gives much more room for maintenance. The forward distributor is also much easier to work on. Ford V8's also are designed with longer connecting rods (6.125" VS 5.7") which have a positive effect on power. If the cylinder heads, displacement and compression are the same, the Ford engine will theoretically make more power.
Those are the best reasons to use the Ford engine. If my "replica" Ford engine ever breaks, I will build one.
Paul
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