my first disgusted spectator

[lovehamr]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Ehhh, I don't know about that. At least with a Windsor you have the right manufacturer, just the wrong size. With a BBC, you kind of have the right size, just the wrong manufacturer. But if you insist on lumping Windsors in 427 cars in to the same dung hole as bow ties in Cobras, then I'll end up agreeing with you long before I take issue with you.

I have a stroked 428 in mine and though it would have been much easier to have put a small block in it, it just wouldn't have been right for me. My next Cobra may get a small block, though it will definitely be a Ford. It's also worth noting that there are some very hi profile Cobra people who believe the 9.5" small block engine is perfect for a "427" Cobra and that includes Bob Bondurant.

Steve

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by lovehamr

I have a stroked 428 in mine and though it would have been much easier to have put a small block in it, it just wouldn't have been right for me. My next Cobra may get a small block, though it will definitely be a Ford. It's also worth noting that there are some very hi profile Cobra people who believe the 9.5" small block engine is perfect for a "427" Cobra and that includes Bob Bondurant.

It is written that once you have built a reasonably correct Cobra, then, and only then, are you entitled to substantially deviate from the norm. The fact that you originally went the "extra distance" with your 428PI, coupled with your avatar, now permits you to build a subsequent 427 car with a small block, or similar faux pas. Of course, this "license to deviate" is non-transferable, thus it is only of value to subsequent purchasers of your car who, themselves, have previously built reasonably accurate cars.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by lovehamr

It's also worth noting that there are some very hi profile Cobra people who believe the 9.5" small block engine is perfect for a "427" Cobra and that includes Bob Bondurant.Steve

I want a list of these "high profile" Cobra people. All I know is that I better be on this list.

[CobraEd]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I want a list of these "high profile" Cobra people. All I know is that I better be on this list.

I used to be a high profile person, . . but I got sick !!!


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[Ron61]

Ernie,

I am not sure now what Thunder Hill would consider as to much power. Back when I had mine, the 530 horse was ok, but they inspected the suspension and everything closely to be sure it would stand that power. I know there have been some changes in the rules in the past few years but since I haven't been there for some time I don't know exactly what they may be now. I do know that mine would have been to loud now for me to run it there as they have set noise limits. I remember people racing there with open exhausts when I used to go. And I am sure that some of the other tracks may have rules that vary some depending on where they are and such.

Ron