Roush 427 IR

[andig]

Originally Posted by Thunderbird123

Backdraft will start my build in May so this is really helpful guys as i have to chose an engine soon.

The more i research Roush the more I've started looking at smaller builders. I recently got in touch with Smeding performance who has a Cobra Special 427 600HP with a Borla 8-stack injection system. They have great reviews, low warranty claims and several write ups in hot rod mags and everytime i call or email they are right there. The numbers, especially torque look impressive but again I'm a newbie to the cobra world. Can someone who knows their stuff have a look at this engine and tell me what they think? Is this going to have a really rough idle and bucking at low rpm? Also if you've heard of Smeding Performance.
https://smedingperformance.com/colle...-8-stack-600hp

Thunderbird123 - feel free to PM me as I have first hand experience of Smeding and this exact same engine that went into my first BDR.

[Thunderbird123]

Originally Posted by andig

Thunderbird123 - feel free to PM me as I have first hand experience of Smeding and this exact same engine that went into my first BDR.

Sent PM

[andig]

Originally Posted by Thunderbird123

Sent PM

Hmmm - for some reason I didn’t receive it but I have just sent you a PM so let me know if you get it.

Andy

[LudicrousSpeed]

Originally Posted by andig

Thunderbird123 - feel free to PM me as I have first hand experience of Smeding and this exact same engine that went into my first BDR.

Dammit, now I want to know to!

[andig]

Originally Posted by LudicrousSpeed

Dammit, now I want to know to!

Basically, they didn’t build the engine right, it took a third party to find out what was wrong with it (intake manifold) as they couldn’t, they damaged the car when it was in the shop and their customer service was poor to non-existent. This was 2012 so to be fair to them things may have changed but there are too many others choices out there for me to give them a second chance.