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Engine Choice for a new BDR?
Don't have the budget for a ROUSH or Iconic engine set so I wanted to get your thoughts and recommendations for an alternative to the Roush/Iconic engines...still on the fence about Craft Engines as the reviews are mixed...Like some feedback on other posts, trying to be in the 500HP range with good drivability and reliability...much appreciated.
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Let’s cut to the chase... what’s your budget? 😬
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500hp, with good drivability. Good goals. The magic 500hp number is a little more difficult to obtain than most people think. You hear that magic number all the time. But most owners can't show you a dyno sheet to back it up.
To make that much power, you have to move a lot of air. That means either a lot of displacement, or forced induction. I suppose you could get there with nitrous, but that's not really what you're after. For simplicity and durability on a moderate budget, I prefer more displacement. Think about a stock block 393. If you can get your hands on a '69 351W block, consider a 427. The Dart Sportsman block is the best, but may not be budget friendly. Call Mike Forte or Gordon Levy and have one of them build something for you. They have many years of experience doing exactly this. |
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By that I mean total budget with the roller.
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Heard a lot of great things about you guys..I should probably come by and spend couple of hours with you..I am in NJ (not far from CT) and we can. go thru all the details.
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Craft 408 street motor over 500 Hp and Tq. $9,000
I installed one in Hodges B&B. Sweet combination. Very Fast, very easy to drive around town. 16 mpg. Over 17 on long trips. Sounded like a Cobra should. I drove his Cobra to London one year. 1100 mile round trip. Great. Coach had one in one of his Cobras. I think the 408 may be the best street motor in a Cobra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txBXSZ8sph0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VxLB5kjF18 |
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I've heard great things about Jay@VMS. Working with them on a new build. VMS 427Xv2FI :) |
why is every one suggesting a small block in a 427 car? SMH...
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The rest of the package is also readily available for a reasonable price from multiple vendors. Things like water pump, headers, alternator bracket, etc, etc, etc. All those myriad parts that we all use but don't often take in to account. I don't even want to get in to the whole BB vs. SB argument. ;) |
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.
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Yep, and those of us who can, probably will anyway. LOL
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