New backdraft member and sb100 question

[Feralc]

Thanks guys, so do you think once I have a SB100 that specifies a 302 4.9lt engine I can put whatever engine displacement in it with no problems??

Also do you know why there is a trend now in cobra owners of installing the new coyote 5.0lt engine in their cars? I assume that by doing so then you will need catalytic converters, etc. or has nothing to do with it?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Feralc

Thanks guys, so do you think once I have a SB100 that specifies a 302 4.9lt engine I can put whatever engine displacement in it with no problems??

Also do you know why there is a trend now in cobra owners of installing the new coyote 5.0lt engine in their cars? I assume that by doing so then you will need catalytic converters, etc. or has nothing to do with it?

Yes, the reality is that you can put whatever engine you want in it once your car has been exempted and registered via the SB100/SPCNS program. However, I'm fairly sure the letter of the statute states the opposite (i.e., you cannot change a thing).

As for trends, yes there appears to be a few more Coyote engines being installed in Backdraft's. However, I wouldn't characterize it as a trend in other manufacturers such as Shelby, Kirkham, ERA, etc., more like an anomaly.

[Feralc]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Yes, the reality is that you can put whatever engine you want in it once your car has been exempted and registered via the SB100/SPCNS program. However, I'm fairly sure the letter of the statute states the opposite (i.e., you cannot change a thing).

As for trends, yes there appears to be a few more Coyote engines being installed in Backdraft's. However, I wouldn't characterize it as a trend in other manufacturers such as Shelby, Kirkham, ERA, etc., more like an anomaly.

You are correct, I have noticed it in Backdraft models, and yes it is not something I would like to do, I like the old fashioned look of the engine bay, but I was wondering if by doing so you are automatically in need of new emission components like cats etc.

Thanks