SPF engine choices - Page 2

Woodz428 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 12:17 PM

If you are considering other than a local shop for the engine, I would also toss in FRPP. Ford has a wide range of crate motors and I have use a couple with no issues at all. They also are good about an issue if it occurs.

cay5628 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 10:05 PM

I bought my engine from Smeding Performance in Rancho Cordova. Ben and his crew are experts at the small block Ford setups. We went all the way with a Dynatek Injection on his base 427 Cobra crate motor, I'm a happy customer. It's a ways to go from San Luis Obispo area but worth the drive for me. I'll be doing the install myself in my Everett Morrison Gen IV. Can't wait. Good luck with the SPF.

Mark

JWilly · #3 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 01:48 PM

Andrei,

You obviously have great taste (my SPF is sunset/titanium). Like BlacSnk, I have the Roush 402R and am really happy with it. As you are well aware, there are a gazillion engine/engine builders out there and with some good research, it will be difficult to go wrong. Eric at PE was my installer and he does do good work. Can't go wrong there. There are a lot of good people in this business line. AND I used to live in Hawai'i too (early 80's), worked at UH-Manoa, loved it. How's that for covering the bases?

madmaxx · #4 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 05:31 PM

If you go with an engine over 400 hp, you had better go with polyurethane motor mounts and scrap the pos rubber sheet that comes with the roller. Eric at PE knows exactly what to use. The reason being your engine will torque and the side pipe will hit the bottom of the passenger side opening when it torques.

As far as engines, nothing smaller than a 427 displacment, either stroked small block or big block. The difference is a stroked small block is like fake breast, the size and perfect shape is there where the big blocks float on their own but sure sag quicker. Either way they both get the job done.

m5extc · #5 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 11:40 PM

Thank you everyone for the overwhelming and quick responce. I can't wait to get my hands on this thing and start building so I can meet up with the group in a Cobra not just my Mustang. Thanks again for all of the useful and unbiased information.

Andrei
(dreaming of a belated Sunset/Titanium Xmas)

PANAVIA · #6 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 10:39 PM

Andrei - let me know if you need help. I did my own install and it has some interesting anomalies.

have you picked out a motor idea 351W, 5.0L , FE >?

--Steve

Veloce · #7 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 06:28 PM

Andrei,
Since you are in the Bay Area,
Why not cruise over to Livermore on Saturday morning to have breakfast with the Bay Area Cobra Club?

We have all kinds of folks who have bult their own, had local builders build motors, bought crate motors from all over and just about any combination of the above.

We meet every week at the Rock House in Livermore.

Everyone is welcome.

Jim Savoy
SPF 2353

Bill Bess · #8 (**permalink**) 01-11-2009, 07:04 AM

M-5, Some basic things to consider, and do prior to purchase of your driveline componants.
Do I want an engine/trans. combo to eliminate any match-up part issues?
Discuss the warranty procedures with the builder prior to purchase (how things will be handle..if a problems occurs) and get it in writing.
How far is the builder away from where you live.....if the car/ motor can be trailered or towed to their shop, it may be an advantage.
Most importantly, how good are they to deal with, regarding service, attitude and advice, product selection, warranty, and Price.

There many good builders out there, and this forum is an excellent place to find advice, but remember, folks just love the one they used and don't always know much about the others, so do your research.

Best Regards, Bill

PANAVIA · #9 (**permalink**) 01-11-2009, 03:07 PM

I would say go local if you can. There are many good engine builders in Nor Cal.

*Ford Racing* crate motors are hit and miss for us, we have sent 3 back to ford in 12 months. 2 x 340 horse 302 XB/EM , and a 347.

Right now we are currently helping with an issue of a prominent builder back east and it is tough.

Imagine: We are on the phone with him, and have the customer standing next to us, and we are seeing things that *we* would not be happy with.

If you go local ( even 150 miles away) that is better than a plane / truck ride for your engine-car.

Plus you help people in california earn a living, be they in Sacramento, San Jose, etc.

If you are worried about sales tax, they collect that with your registration , so if you buy your motor in ca , pay ca sales tax, your registration cost will go down.

--Steve