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ns csx 01-21-2015 05:17 AM
Replacing a sbc with a 427R motor
 
I have taken out a sbc motor from my Contemporary Classic.

The plan is to install a Roush 427R Motor.

The big question is the left and right post that are welded to the frame , which held the motor in place .Can these be reused for a sbf?

Does anyone know the height of these post if using a SBF 351w block ,and also the distance from axle center line to get the proper weight distribution on all four tires.

The other issue is motor mounts, does anyone sell motor mounts for a sbf that will bolt to the existing posts.

Thanks in advance ,great site.

mrmustang 01-21-2015 06:03 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ns csx (Post 1336190)
I have taken out a sbc motor from my Contemporary Classic.

The plan is to install a Roush 427R Motor.

The big question is the left and right post that are welded to the frame , which held the motor in place .Can these be reused for a sbf?

Does anyone know the height of these post if using a SBF 351w block ,and also the distance from axle center line to get the proper weight distribution on all four tires.

The other issue is motor mounts, does anyone sell motor mounts for a sbf that will bolt to the existing posts.

Thanks in advance ,great site.
Nick Acton (Mickmate here on the forum) hs the proper motor mounts for your car. You will have to cut the old ones out and weld the new ones in though.

Bill S.

rodneym 01-21-2015 10:28 AM
ns csx,
Why not install an FE? You could get a nice 428, or a low mileage ally BB for [new] Roush SB money, easy.

Dimis 01-21-2015 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneym (Post 1336217)
ns csx,
Why not install an FE? You could get a nice 428, or a low mileage ally BB for [new] Roush SB money, easy.
...and in a contemporary would add appeal to certain buyers in the future.

Oh yes... I almost forgot... Welcome nscsx!
Cool first post! But we don't believe you till we see pictures :p

RodKnock 01-21-2015 03:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym (Post 1336217)
ns csx,
Why not install an FE? You could get a nice 428, or a low mileage ally BB for [new] Roush SB money, easy.
The "force" is not strong in this one. :LOL:

Thor maine 01-21-2015 04:17 PM
You all know what I am going to say!!

rodneym 01-21-2015 04:57 PM
I think what Thor is trying to say is, whatever money you put into your Cobra with a Ford, especially an FE, you'll get back when you sell.
;)

rodneym 01-21-2015 04:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1336262)
The "force" is not strong in this one. :LOL:
We can mold him, we can shape him! Imagine having perfect advice from day one?!:p

Thor maine 01-21-2015 05:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym (Post 1336275)
I think what Thor is trying to say is, whatever money you put into your Cobra with a Ford, especially an FE, you'll get back when you sell.
;)
Yes , if you put $20k for an FE in your cobra you will get back $12k more at sale time than if you stayed with the Small block Chevy. That's like Wall Street, what a great investment.

ns csx 01-22-2015 07:53 AM
Pictures
 
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RodKnock 01-22-2015 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Thor maine (Post 1336279)
Yes , if you put $20k for an FE in your cobra you will get back $12k more at sale time than if you stayed with the Small block Chevy.
While we're making up numbers, without any sort of actual, I don't know, maybe verifiable data, how about 42? Sheesh, I thought Patrick pulled %'s out of his nether regions better than anyone, but I'll have to rethink that one.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Thor maine (Post 1336279)
That's like Wall Street, what a great investment.
So, I'm assuming you didn't buy any Chipotle Mexican Grill at around $40/share? Because it's over $700/share today. Wall Street....terrible investment. :LOL:

Thor maine 01-22-2015 11:11 AM
I heard you bought ENRON.

RodKnock 01-22-2015 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Thor maine (Post 1336364)
I heard you bought ENRON.
Do you have a better comeback than an accounting scandal from 14 years ago? How about the stock market crash of 1929? Or how about something more recent say like the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007?

Seriously, you may want to look at the historical rise of the stock market before painting it with the broad brush of "Wall Street. what a great investment."

Just more internet BS.

Thor maine 01-22-2015 11:48 AM
Ok Goldman/Sachs. EDIT- Circa 2008-2009.

RodKnock 01-22-2015 12:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thor maine (Post 1336369)
Ok Goldman/Sachs.
About $180/share today, up about 8% in the past 12 months and near its 5 year high. Pays a decent dividend of roughly $2.40 or 1.4%. That's a pretty good pick, but the beta is a bit high for me. ;)

ns csx 04-02-2015 05:39 AM
351 w motor mounts in a contemporary
 
Any one have motor mounts for a 351w motor going in a contemporary cobra.


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