Have I maximized output?

[blykins]

Originally Posted by needtobuy

> Ford Racing Crate Motor with Aluminum "Z" heads motor model M-6007- C347. The guys @ the dealership who ordered the motor for the original owner said it could hold over 700HP with no trouble, but that's all I know.LH

Salesmen....very good at lying.

I can show you some pictures of some 302 blocks that have split in half at around the 550hp (flywheel, not rear wheel) mark. With the girdle still holding the main caps together.

[needtobuy]

I would not be on a blog if I had thin skin- no problem. Sounds like a good place to leave the motor. Don't want cooked pistons, split block or busted rear end. Excellent advice from all. Very please with the Cobra (albeit a replica). I was a Vette guy many years & got tired of hearing about the Cobras. Even the mild ones beat about anything else around. Re: "Zoom This": my first choice was a stroked 351 like the 418, I just did not find one in the price range I needed.

Thanks to all for the help. Any thoughts on the soft top?

Thanks
LH

[blykins]

I didn't mean to come across crass, and I apologize if I did.....but just trying to stress very strongly that the production blocks weren't made for that kind of power.

It seriously yanks my chain when plainly dishonest people take advantage of people wanting to spend hard earned money.

[PDUB]

I'm sure the Unique FIA car is awesome with that kind of power 520HP! Welcome to the brotherhood... have you been to a Homecoming yet?

[needtobuy]

Blykins, I was not referring to you re: the "smart A-- remark". That was AlS427 & those were his words. However my point is the he was actually correct, I did not need more power, at least if I wanted to stay in a safe range with my components. Some times one-liners say it all. Again no hard feelings just good advice coming in. All of the posts were very good & helpful. Very sharp bunch & I am pretty much a newbie.

To PDUB, thanks for the compliment, I think it is a pretty good car & I will just keep it that way. I will check out "Homecoming- not sure what that is. I have joined the Mile High Cobra Club & they are a great bunch & very active. Again thanks & any thoughts on a rag top would be great.

LH

[PDUB]

Originally Posted by needtobuy

I will check out "Homecoming- not sure what that is.
LH

Check out the Unique Forums and join up. It's a great resource for Unique owner's and a great bunch of guys. You can search on Homecoming over there. Basically, it is the annual meeting of Unique owners... hope to see you there next year!