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08-03-2005, 12:57 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Severna Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #230 427 Big Block
Posts: 46
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BDR # 230 simply awesome
Just wanted to say what a blast I'm having in my new BDR what a car. Big block original 427 side oiler close to 600 HP 4 speed top loader and drives incredible. This car is everything I ever dreamed of and more. Thanks to all who gave me insight to buy one!
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08-03-2005, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: McAlester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar LS427, Keith Craft 496 Genesis, 649 hp, 668 ft-lb, TKO-600, Dynatek Stack EFI
Posts: 204
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Wow, this is the first I've heard of a big block in a BackDraft. What modifications had to be done to install it? I was told by BDR that a BB would not and could not be fit into their chassis. Did you do the installation? How 'bout some pics.
Brad W.
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08-03-2005, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Chester Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft 302
Posts: 162
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what did they have to do to get that engine in there? BDR's come with mounts for small blocks right?
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08-03-2005, 05:22 PM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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427FE is not a big block. They have always fit. The 4.6 DOHC fits...
When you are looking for overall value you can't beat a 302 or 351W based motor, so that's how most of them get finished.
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08-03-2005, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: League City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #828
Posts: 148
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A Ford FE is not a big block???
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08-03-2005, 07:15 PM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Nope, a 460 IS a bigblock.
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08-03-2005, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Severna Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #230 427 Big Block
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Cashburn my car is a big block and it will fit several mods had to be made and I did not do the install myself. Jeff ogilvie in Sarasota did it and did a great job. If I knew how to load the pics I would put them on. I have a steel block ( high nickel ) is what they told me. I think from 1965 or there about.
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08-03-2005, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Severna Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #230 427 Big Block
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Titanium/ Black stripes black side pipes
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08-03-2005, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: League City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shell Valley, Shelby Aluminum 427, stroked
Posts: 77
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Sounds like big block envy to me, Cashburn. You can tell my FE that it's not a big block, but I'll bet it won't listen to you.
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08-03-2005, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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It is an FE. The mods were probably for the Toploader, not the FE. Glad you are now enjoying it.
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08-03-2005, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Severna Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #230 427 Big Block
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Cashburn sorry but I promise you its a big block I talked to you a while ago and told you what I was getting if you give me your e-mail adress I can send you some pics. I just don't know how to put them on this forum.
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08-03-2005, 07:45 PM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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It's a funny debate since the true definition of a "big block" hinges on the displacement ... a term that no longer holds weight given the increased displacement of today's "small blocks".
What is a 351C then? Is the 4.6 a "big block" too? It sure looks big  |
08-03-2005, 07:48 PM
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airvolts, you're not following. I'll agree that it is not a small block.
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08-03-2005, 07:49 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Severna Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #230 427 Big Block
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No problem was just going to show what it looks like in case you ever have a customer who wants one installed
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08-03-2005, 07:53 PM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Email me the pictures and I'll post them.
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08-04-2005, 06:11 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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08-04-2005, 06:26 AM
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Nice!! Looks like a beautiful clean install. What is the text book definition of a big block? If it is based on cubic inches where does it begin?
Thanks
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08-04-2005, 07:15 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Bradenton Florida,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 930, 427 Windsor T56
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Is that a different radiator or just different fans?
airvolts,
are you from Sarasota?
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08-04-2005, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Cape Coral,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2009 Solbra
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When I first met and spoke with Reg almost 4 years ago he said they didn’t suggest putting a BIG BLOCK into a BDR, because of the weight difference between a small block and a BIG BLOCK never mentioning cubic inch displacement. With the BMW suspension he said the additional weight up front could cause actual steering problems and that’s why a BIG BLOCK was not offered at that time in a BDR, has this changed?
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08-04-2005, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: ocala,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 211, 408, tko 600
Posts: 71
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Those plugs oughta be fun to change!
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