12-29-2003, 02:59 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Bloomfield Hills, (Detroit area),
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 156, ex Paxton 351, now a 392 Ford Racing Stroker
Posts: 1,666
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whoa cobraR2000...
I am not so sure I would come to the same conclusion as you have, it is but a small sample here and i think too early to condemn the FMS 392, as I am not sure those with these motors would overwhelmingly condemn them but rather support the engine..like anything, some fail and some dont'. cost of a crate w/o warranty vs custom build same size w/warranty, I dont know what that dollar difference would be as i did not shop a comparison. but, a legitimate question.
I put on 3200 miles this summer in a Ford Racing SVO 392 crate stroker and no problemos. good all range performance. hopefully my good news experience continues. there are quite a few 392 strokers around and i have not heard any widespread complaining...
re your RPM query, I was told by Ford Racing that there was no need to exceed 6,000 rpm with my 392 stroker, as it is beyond the power curve, so I have a shift light set at 5600 and a rev limiter set at 6000.
there are lots of engine choices and engine builders so take your time and carefully select. its always easier to go 'more' power the first time than later. and, if ya find a good supplier/builder/ dealer locally it is easier than getting things done later if needed via long distance.
good luck. whatever ya get, enjoy it and DRIVE IT ! bill. .
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