Engine Choice for a new BDR?

[Phx Mike]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

On a HP/$$ basis the Windsor wins, hands down. OTOH, as the saying goes "there's no replacement for displacement" and you can build a bigger FE than a Windsor.

Having said that, there's always 385 series engines, where 800 HP (and more) on a stock block is achievable on pump gas.

Yep agree. No question the hp/dollar is better on the Windsor. I was surprised to see those big power numbers on the Windsor’s and the higher power per cubic inch. I always thought the HP/cubic inch was similar and since the FE could be but to a larger displacement it would have more total HP.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by ERA 626

why is every one suggesting a small block in a 427 car? SMH...

In post #15 OP indicated Windsor with TKO 600.

There's a lid for every pot.

[twobjshelbys]

Putting a 30K engine in a 30K car is absurd. It's like building the most expensive house in the neighborhood. Unless you're doing it for your own personal enjoyment you'll just lose money.

[MKS427]

Yep, and those of us who can, probably will anyway. LOL

[ERA 626]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Putting a 30K engine in a 30K car is absurd. It's like building the most expensive house in the neighborhood. Unless you're doing it for your own personal enjoyment you'll just lose money.

exactly, is this person doing this to resell the car? if your considering resale go with the FE all day long, who says you need to spend $30k on an FE? you can get into a good FE for $20k but yes a great FE will be north of $30k

Shelby engine Co. is selling a brand new aluminum Shelby FE for $27k full warranty.

[RET_COP]

Dwight!! turn that idle up a bit, it's a stick lol sounds nice

[nathanmargolis]

In my personal opinion, you would be more than happy with any reputable high performance engine unless you are really racing the thing. The fun of these cars is the appearance and sound. The more compression and horsepower mean less reliability and possible overheating during the summer.

The Cobra shop in Houston is extremely satisfied with Craft engines. Met the owner one day over at the Houston shop and impressed with him. You could not go wrong with him.

Sure your local builder would be good, too.

[samyt]

@ jhv48..thank you for your input.
What do you think is an ideal budget for a backdraft? Thinking about the Coyote but I am not 100% sold..Spoke to Mike who has a complete package for $15K without install....thank you

[jhv48]

Before you decide on a coyote engine, do a search here and read about all the pros and cons. I believe installation and setup is going to shoot your budget.
If you still want old school looks and sound, a regular 351/408 will be more than enough power and shouldn’t break your budget.
Check out blueprint engines online.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Before you decide on a coyote engine, do a search here and read about all the pros and cons. I believe installation and setup is going to shoot your budget.

Heed this, not as advice but as a warning! Before you go down the Coyote path be aware that your engine compartment will likely NOT be compatible without modifications to the internal structure and footbox changes. Unless you are an experienced fabricator your cost to make the changes will cost you money, and in the end, you won't recover your costs in resale. If you want a Coyote buy a Mustang.

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Heed this, not as advice but as a warning! Before you go down the Coyote path be aware that your engine compartment will likely NOT be compatible without modifications to the internal structure and footbox changes. Unless you are an experienced fabricator your cost to make the changes will cost you money, and in the end, you won't recover your costs in resale. If you want a Coyote buy a Mustang.

Backdrafts since the Coyote was first released have been engineered to fit the Coyote without any structural modifications.

[olddog]

The Coyote will be very driveable, reliable, and strong, but I'm pretty sure it will not hit the original Hp Torque numbers, short of forced induction. Idle will be much calmer, not quite family car, but far from a 60's era cam. They can lock the variable cam timing to give it a better idle sound, but at the cost of emissions and MPG.

This is a lower torque higher rpm engine. It is also physically large. I will not poo poo the idea. It has a lot more to do with what do you want. It will give you a very modern EFI system. It will also give you more modern sound and performance.

If you are willing to lower your expectations on HP Torque out of a Windsor build down to the Coyote numbers, your budget could be met much easier with more options.

[fastd]

351w, aluminum heads and fuel injection will be the best bet for you. Also, what 100-150 lbs lighter than big block FE...?