New to this...

[Aussie Mike]

Originally posted by STASIK A4


now i know i want to end up with 427 in it...

Do you want a 427 just for the number or to have the original engine in it? The 427 Side Oiler was an awesome motor in its day but it has been well and truly usurped by the newer motors out there using more modern technology. Finding a rebuildable 427 in the first place and then rebuilding it will be nigh on impossible in Australia and you will most likely have to bring one in from the US. All in all the 427 is a very expensive proposition.

If it's just a cubic displacement you are after there are plenty of options. The 351 Windsor can be taken out to 427 CI as many guys in the US and a few guys here have done.

If you don't have a GM aversion the Chev LS1 can be taken out to 427 as well. The full house HSV Monaro super car runs a 427 cube LS1.

Your best chance for getting 427 cubes into a Cobra with the changing rules is to buy an already registered Cobra and modify it. The current move from Euro 2 to Euro 3 emissions at the end of the year will make buying or building a big cube V8 engine for a new Cobra much more difficult.

Personally I'm praying for a change to these stupid laws for Hot Rods and Kit Cars. We need to some how pressure the government to pull their heads out of their butts.

Cheers