Is it possible to build a 427 fe for 15k?

[jhv48]

My first cobra was a FFR. One thing to consider in your build. If you intend to be mainly a cruiser in your car, then an fe is going to be just fine. However, if your desire is to race, run autocross or build the ultimate slot car, then you might reconsider the weight factor of an fe. A fast revving revving 341-7 in the FFR chassis is a hoot to drive in the twisties and, since the FFR is already about 250 pounds lighter than an SPF, it will handle like a go cart.

Ultimately, it's your baby. Do it the way you want it the first time. I didn't.

[fordracing65]

It's possible, if you consider a Shelby 482 uses basically the best parts a runs about $26,000, if you went with cheaper parts it would almost cut that price in half, for example, Scat H-beam rods, $700, Carrillo H-beam rods, $2700, there is 2g right there, and when you do that with crankshaft and block etc, it adds up or less quick.

[Quintum]

Originally Posted by jhv48

My first cobra was a FFR. One thing to consider in your build. If you intend to be mainly a cruiser in your car, then an fe is going to be just fine. However, if your desire is to race, run autocross or build the ultimate slot car, then you might reconsider the weight factor of an fe. A fast revving revving 341-7 in the FFR chassis is a hoot to drive in the twisties and, since the FFR is already about 250 pounds lighter than an SPF, it will handle like a go cart.

Ultimately, it's your baby. Do it the way you want it the first time. I didn't.

Heya Jim,

Thanks for your post and input. I don't think I'll be too much seeing too many tracks with this build. What I'm looking for is something that'll give me that nice Big Block sound. If and when I decide to build another I might go the Track direction.

Regards,
Dave

[Quintum]

Thanks everyone for your input and the 2 cents. I'll take every penny I can get. At this time it looks like that I wont be going with an original 427 block. It was something that I was really hoping for. But who's not to say that it something that happens down the road.

I will be starting out with a big block. And down the road I'll see if I can finally put that Cobra 427 badge on the side of the car.

Regards,
Dave