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427 S.O. vs. 428 SCJ?
OK, I am very nwe to the whole idea of engine sizes in these cobras, and would like some insight from you guys who are "in the know"
I am trying to decide between two built cobras that are for sale. I like both manufacturers, so I really would like to know about engine choice. Cobra "A" has a 428 SCJ with approx. 3500 since it was rebuilt. Cobra "B" has a 427 S.O. with approx 4500 miles since it was rebuilt. I know 427 are COOL but is there a vast diiference in value, performance, reliability, cooling issues, maintanence, the way they sound:p ? I've never had the opportunity to try either of thses powerplants out, and would love to know whar the general feeling is from those who have.Thanks! |
Price?
How much more for the side oiler?
If the cars are close to the same, the s.o. should fetch much more money. Or there's something wrong with the s.o. jdog P.S. If you want to answer: "Yes it is" every time you open the hood, get the side oiler!:rolleyes: Otherwise you'll be saying: "No it's not" a lot!;) |
Let me be the first..."Hey Buddy, is that a REAL 427 Sideoiler in there?"
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My input is a real 60s iron 427SO is better served in something other than a replica Cobra, and worth more on an engine stand and probably the same for a real CJ or SCJ now days. For this reason I plan to sell my own CJ to a collector down the road who can put it in the appropriate restore car. With today's Shelby blocks, Pond blocks, Genesis blocks, seems to be the better way to go.
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So Duane, what would would replace your 428CJ with? A create motor? Stroked 351?
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Ouch!
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jdog P.S. Sorry, but Tom's gonn'a have to build himself another 'prop' for next years Bash!:p |
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Jdog:
I was there when Tom unloaded them after the ride from Sacramento. I was afraid one of them was going to snap off the engine stand. Thats a lot of beef to be hanging on a $49 Harbor Freight stand. |
Mr. Pond made the rounds over here in the Midwest a few weeks back with a trailer full of blocks, a friend of mine relieved him of three of them.
CaliCobra, from all the listening and observations I have made the 428 is very well respected, the 427 SO is almost revered. |
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Well said. I agree with your statement of "respected vs. revered" 100% It seems that the 427 SO has a sort of a cult following; and for good reason.:cool: |
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