What is the best FORD engine per dollar

67FEfastback · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 12:04 PM

Actually, hands down, probably the best Ford engine for the $ is the Romeo engine.

It's modern, high powered (depending how you outfit it and what version you use) and much more economical fuel wise

You can get a smashed up cobra or mustang engine for cheap from a wrecker.

A little electronic wizardry and voila!

I haven't seen one in a cobra, and dunno what it would look like, but certainly not any uglier than a 385 series.

385s always remind me of a dodge 440 or RB block, schmugly

patrickt · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 67FEfastback

Actually, hands down, probably the best Ford engine for the $ is the Romeo engine.

Ahh, the Romeo engine, "stabbed with a white wrench’s black eye." Get it? C'mon, any english majors out there?

DR 385 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 02:49 PM

The DR is in…

Mr. John Hall,

Alum 385 blocks are available from C&C Motor-sports with either wet or dry oiling provisions.

http://www.candcmotorsports.com/

The most common is the RDI (Roberts design) block that was listed in the Ford Motor-sports catalogue. If memory serves me, the part# was M6010-A96
Commonly referred to as an "A96" block.
There are several manufactures, with many possible configurations.(i.e. different deck heights, bore spacing, mag. drives etc).
I can give you as much detail information as you would like, I currently have two.

Great Asp-hole,

I am funny, ask me, Ill tell you.
I must say, your logic, or lack of it, does make me laugh.
"There are no fast 385s at the track, but if there was(?), they ate a set of tires" LOL really?
"Any serious SPF driver would never have a 385 in their Cobra"
Hmmm yes, I see.
So the only REAL Cobra owners are the ones with "FEs" under the hoods.

Please rest assured, All of us, the lesser Cobra owners, understand your position. You and your “FE”traded brethren, make it crystal clear, that you feel you are better than us. It doesn’t matter to you, how much effort, thought, blood or sweat we apply to our cars, yours is better.
We understand.
The problem with the Narcissistic perception that you are all-seeing and all knowing, (like all FETARDS feel they are) is that you can’t possible be.
You go on to say, “You can call Dennis Olthoff and ask him”
I would say, before you a spew “Fe”cal matter again, you should call Mr. Olthoff and ask him if he or his Father have installed Aluminum 385 engines in Cobras.
While you’re on the phone, ask Mr. Olthoff what the performance potential of that combination could be. It should be an enlightening conversation for you.

I will repeat my original diagnosis. Your disability makes it impossible for you to accept an answer other than “FE”.

Rodknock,

It is disheartening that you feel there the measure of a person adequacy is the dollars they can spend. You go on to say that any one that doesn’t have pockets as deep as yours, envies you. Wow, that is a pathetic and shallow view of the people whom share a common interest in these cars. Thank you for letting us know how you really feel.
LOL, I am completely comfortable in my sexuality, A picture of the Oral treatment for the condition you suffer from (a butt plug) does not make me scream “He’s gay!!” LOL. WOW, really, how old are you? If I am, does that make me even lower?
I am not surprised at your reaction, I would expect it from a closed-minded, anal-retentive, elitist like yourself.

Unfortunately, I was late today and Mr. Hall had the pleasure of correcting your in you blatant attempt at misinformation.

I have the utmost respect for Mr. Rabotnick and his efforts. Knowing that he can’t ever win, he uses the EMC as an advertising tool. I applaud his creative use of the print exposure. He could NEVER afford to buy that much ad space, for the cost of the entry fee. Then turn around and sell the engine (with its printed provenance) to a FEtard like you.
Again, Bravo Mr. Rabotnick.

That you know so little is clearly evident.

Dr385

RodKnock · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DR 385

Rodknock,

I am not surprised at your reaction, I would expect it from a closed-minded, anal-retentive, elitist like yourself. Dr385

I resemble that remark.

Now back to the comparison.

So for another $6,000 +/- (add any additional block machining) in addition to the basic KC 514 price of $10,600, you still won't have a 385 series engine that weighs the same as the $17,000 KC 482 (with Pond block). I would still want the lightness of the 482 in the front when driving around at track events or spirited driving town and such.

Will you need those heads from C&C for that block? If so, then you'll have to add another $4,000-8,000 at least, according to that website? So what do you have there? An all aluminum 385 series engine for $25,000-$30,000?

Now you could pay an extra $500 or so for the "big bore" option on a Shelby block purchase and get a 527ci engine with some BT heads and voila! Right around $20,000-ish. I thought about it, but wanted the additional material around the cylinders.

Doc, as for the other nonsense, I was only kidding around. If you would write without all the various insults and non sequiturs, adding a pic of a chess piece or something to your gallery, you may not upset as many people as you have. Nothing wrong with having a little good discourse.

Stentor · #5 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DR 385

I would say, before you a spew “Fe”cal matter again, you should call Mr. Olthoff and ask him if he or his Father have installed Aluminum 385 engines in Cobras.
While you’re on the phone, ask Mr. Olthoff what the performance potential of that combination could be. It should be an enlightening conversation for you.
Dr385

Sorry, Doc...Dennis Olthoff is no fan of 385 series engines; nor does he like FEs (of course he's installed scores of both). He's a big fan of Roush Windsor motors.

Incidentally, it is hard to beat the HP/TQ bang for the buck that a 385 series engine delivers.

That said, I am very happy with my aluminum FE.

Great Asp · #6 (**permalink**) 09-03-2009, 06:07 PM

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"Great Asp-hole",

Do you even read what you type?

""A-hole? Really? , you can do so much better than that. If you're not going to take this treatment seriously..."

Because Dennis has installed a 385 in a customer's car doesn't mean he would take one racing.

But it sounds like you know Dennis.... You know the same people I know, so I might know who you are... If I do, you are sad.

But you have not, and you will not identify yourself or your car number. You are on here to screw with people, just like a group of other SPF owners including McD00 have. You not being serious, just obnoxious.

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Limitations?
I haven’t found any, but ill keep looking.

I'll give you a limitation, stop hiding and say who you are.

Eric

McD00 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-03-2009, 07:42 PM

Eric,
This guy is a idiot pay no attention. I have completed all of the steps of my rehab and have been sober for 67 days. It's a whole new world but FE's still suck real bad

McVette

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Originally Posted by Great Asp

Do you even read what you type?

""A-hole? Really? , you can do so much better than that. If you're not going to take this treatment seriously..."

Because Dennis has installed a 385 in a customer's car doesn't mean he would take one racing.

But it sounds like you know Dennis.... You know the same people I know, so I might know who you are... If I do, you are sad.

But you have not, and you will not identify yourself or your car number. You are on here to screw with people, just like a group of other SPF owners including McD00 have. You not being serious, just obnoxious.

I'll give you a limitation, stop hiding and say who you are.

Eric