A Superformance in Australia

[Heidelberg]

Thanks....I've just called them...The guy I spoke with was very helpful, but it seems that they've had a lot of trouble meeting Aust Design Regs...The biggest dissappointment was that it seems that they are not be able to get a 427 motor approved.

[Rebel1]

Heidelberg, sadly, that's the situation anywhere in Australia. We just cant register with any of the older carby engines.

The authorities view our cars as if they were a new vehicle off the showroom floor so they must comply with the various emission standard relevent to each state.

Take yours' truly for instance. I am currently installing a KOFF!!!! ... ermmm ..... chevy type engine, This is despite being a dyed in the wool ford fan, having a 302w, a 5Ltr and a 351w in the shed.

Now ... and I'm not pushing the chevy bandwagon but if 427 is a magic number to you then have a look at the chev LS7 or the LSx engines available at a very reasonable cost.

If you just have to go ford then your choice is the 4.6 or 5.4 Ltr engines but I think you'll have problems fitting them in the engine bay. Not impossible but is a bit sqeezy.

[Rebel1]

Bernie, I'm with ya mate.

My ideal engine for a cobra is either a 351W, 351C or a 351 clevor.

Any of the above are capable of 400 to 500 hp with very respectable torque figures.

As one of our most respected members found out recently in running his brand new LS1 powered cobra at the Shelbyfest. Anything beyond the above power is almost a waste as we are traction limited.

Mind you, If I owned a burger shop and had a cobra then I'd also buy shares in a tyre company to justify the frequent purchase of tyres.