10k in pocket. New block or EFI ?

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Ok, big decision.

Sell my 428 as a short block, and transfer all remaining parts to the KC 482 ?

Or


Sell it ready to run, then use that money to purchase new parts.

I like bling (as kids call it today) so the Edelbrock "Endurashine" products would be nice. The RPM intake and water pump, new MSD distributor wires ect. Pentroof valve covers (which mine are new and not in the pics) Carb., pulleys, timing chain & cover, ect,.....Brand new everything.

Like I said before, I will take pictures and video of the engine running, recent dyno results and list all machining and parts. The problem is, I really have no idea on how much someone would pay, therefore, no idea on how much to ask. Any ideas ?

Which way would be best and not loose money for the 482 build ?

Thanks,

Kevin,

The best bet from a performance point of view would be to sell your current motor complete as a "short long block" (ie remove your accessories - water pump, alternator, pulleys, distributor, etc), include your intake in the sale and let Keith pick the best intake, heads, etc. This way you get a well matched combination of induction, heads, cam, etc. but you don't waste your $$ repurchasing your accessories (looks like you already good components there). If you do this, make sure Keith either recurves or gives you the specs to recurve your MSD distributor and you should be all set. The other thing you might consider if you are planning on running your 482 motor on the street is to replace the pulleys with a set that will OVERDIRVE the water pump. This will give you more collant circulation at idle and low speed which will help you avoid any cooling problems. You will give up a little bit of top end HP this way but I doubt that you'll miss it with a 482ci motor in a cobra on the street.

What do you currently have in terms of an alternator? SUggest you put on a 100A unit if you intend to go to EFI later (this may require upgrade of your primary wiring at the same time which is not a bit deal).

- Fred