390 FE or Roush 427?

Blittleton · #1 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 10:42 AM

Chuckster,

I recently finished up on a Roush 511IRFE. This engine is fantastic. I think Keith Craft offers a great deal for an FE. There is a difference in sound and feel. Get what you want and you'll enjoy your cobra more. Here is a picture of 511IRFE installed in a Backdraft.

Chuckster · #2 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 12:33 PM

Bill,

What a thing of beauty. The angled stacks on the FE always catch my attention.

Also just sent you a PM.

convincor · #3 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 06:56 AM

390, edelbrock heads, blue thunder intake, h-beam rods, speed-pro forged.
Don't think I spent over $5000. More than enough for a 2400lb car IMO.

patrickt · #4 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by convincor

390, edelbrock heads, blue thunder intake, h-beam rods, speed-pro forged. Don't think I spent over $5000. More than enough for a 2400lb car IMO.

And it looks surprisingly similar to my stroked 428, for which I paid a wee-bit more.

Chuckster · #5 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

And it looks surprisingly similar to my stroked 428, for which I paid a wee-bit more.

Any overheating issues with the 428 or 390?

patrickt · #6 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckster

Any overheating issues with the 428 or 390?

Not for me. Large radiator fan, coupled with dual pusher fans up front, shielding for the primaries, and extra venting keep the engine comfortably cool at 85-90 degrees Celsius. Even on the occasional 100 degree humid day that I take her out in to sweat.



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