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SinCityJets 10-30-2011 01:21 PM
Hello Everyone! Getting BDR....which engine?
 
Hello from Las Vegas! I am in the market for a new BDR. Beautiful cars. I hate to ask this question, as it is not my intent to start a "brand war," and as a member on many forums (jet related) I know these questions can always turn that way.

The engines I am "considering" are a Keith Craft, Cobra 427, and possibly a Rousch.

Recently however, I have seen a bit of negative feedback on the KN engines, and the Rousch seem to demand a premium.

Any and all input is appreciated.

Thanks for you help and feedback.

Chad

madmaxx 10-30-2011 01:57 PM
Blykins or Keith Craft period

wrogers55 10-30-2011 02:45 PM
Ditto Blykins.

fordracing65 10-30-2011 02:51 PM
Ford FE go as big as you can cubic inch. Blykins, Survival motorsports, Keith craft.

CHANMADD 10-30-2011 03:12 PM
Here we go again!!

SpecOp1 10-30-2011 04:28 PM
I know I am gonna get flamed here...Picked mine up last week...put a 5.0 in it....love it!.....still waiting for the rain to stop here to get some better photos....some bugs to work out...but dynoed at 419 at the tires....just my 2 cents...you cant go wrong with any motor ina BDR...good luck...Bill

jayscobras 10-30-2011 04:53 PM
Simple question. What do you want the car to do and what are you going to do with the car. Unil that is answered all other suggestions are advertisements.

Jay

Steve Gallegos 10-30-2011 05:16 PM
Look at the new crate Ford Coyote. Call Reg at Backdraft, they just put one in.:)

SinCityJets 10-30-2011 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jayscobras (Post 1159111)
Simple question. What do you want the car to do and what are you going to do with the car. Unil that is answered all other suggestions are advertisements.

Jay
Good / fair question. This will be a weekday driver for me. Unlike probably most, this will be my back-and forth to work car. With two little ones at home, this will sit most weekends. No tracks, racing, drag.

I just want awesome reliability, dependability, with decent horsepower, but not at the expense of reliability.

I am not a mechanic and I don't like to tinker. I want to start it, warm it up, and go. With the exception of an oil change and maybe some climate related carb adjustments, I would like it to be plug and play.

Maybe this engine doesn't exist, but if it does, you guys know about it!

Thanks again.
Chad

Cashburn 10-30-2011 05:32 PM
Got your email. We can chat tomorrow or throw me some questions... The Coyote 5.0 is perfect for your driving purpose. Daily driver type driving favors fuel injection AND a modern powerplant.

jhv48 10-30-2011 05:34 PM
You're right.
It doesn't exist!

fordracing65 10-30-2011 05:39 PM
The coyote ford is as good as it gets for a start up and go motor, and the engine only cost 7 grand.

jayscobras 10-30-2011 06:24 PM
Good answer. You might want to look at Ford racing #6007d or s model 392/430 I have had several cars with that engine. Absolutely great for your description. And unbeatable stop light to stop light should the urge strike. In talking with Reg remind him of my orange car with that engine, the Kit Car Magazine cover car. Greatest all round cobra I ever owned.

Jay

SinCityJets 10-30-2011 06:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65 (Post 1159126)
The coyote ford is as good as it gets for a start up and go motor, and the engine only cost 7 grand.
I am very interested in this engine! I see the engine is ony 7k, but the injeted models require extra gear (computer, pump, etc). What does the "running" engine end up costing?

Thanks.....great info here!

Chad

Cashburn 10-30-2011 06:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SinCityJets (Post 1159138)
I am very interested in this engine! I see the engine is ony 7k, but the injeted models require extra gear (computer, pump, etc). What does the "running" engine end up costing?

Thanks.....great info here!

Chad
We price the complete install at 19k. There's a lot of other parts we have to fab and source to make the engine work. Not to mention he additional labor involved (nearly 3x compared to a carbed SBF).

The Ford Racing catalog has changed quite a bit in 5 years... No more 351 or 392.

SinCityJets 10-30-2011 07:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashburn (Post 1159139)
We price the complete install at 19k. There's a lot of other parts we have to fab and source to make the engine work. Not to mention he additional labor involved (nearly 3x compared to a carbed SBF).

The Ford Racing catalog has changed quite a bit in 5 years... No more 351 or 392.
So is that your installed "ready to push the button" price for engine/tranny etc?

Dimis 10-30-2011 07:32 PM
Just a thought..
 
Cough! cough! :eek:
...have you considered the LS series engines? ;)

Just a thought..
LS7 in one of these would be worth considering & tough to beat.

Benefits include...
Small, light weight package (thus may reduce fabrication costs for install?).
Full alloy block, most parts forged, 6 bolt main caps, titanium rods, etc...
They produce stock out of the box about 500hp 470lb.ft. Rev to about 7K rpm get great millage & run on pump gas.

Like I said tough to beat... :cool:

Of course you'd have to keep the bonnet closed if you ever went to a show for fear of being ridiculed... but as a daily driver... trophy hunting at shows is probably not really a consideration for you ;)

Cashburn 10-30-2011 07:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SinCityJets (Post 1159141)
So is that your installed "ready to push the button" price for engine/tranny etc?
Tune, align, road test, and detail... Almost a full tank too ;)

209 10-30-2011 07:43 PM
Get what you want, just get it from Keith or Blykins.

SinCityJets 10-30-2011 08:01 PM
Can someone please compare Keith and Blykins.....not looking to hurt anyone's feelings. so feel free to PM me if you don't want to post publicly. Also, is there a "resale" difference?

Cashburn, 7k to 20k is a pretty big leap! I'm curious as to what the extra mods and fab work are that need to be done. Is the BDR not really Coyote ready?

Thanks!


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