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Who Is Running A Big Block In Their SPF
Looking at most of the newer SPFs being built they all seem to be running a stroked 351. Just curious if anyone here with a newer SPF is running a BB (390/427/428/460). Anything special you need to do to run a BB and if ordering a new one I would assume you would order it ready for the desired BB so the engine mounts and headers would be correct.
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Look up "Detroitbill" here. He has a MK III he recently purchased from us with a 427 FE that Olthoff Racing installed.
If you order the chassis the headers and mounts will be supplied for the FE otherwise the dealer will need to swap or procure the correct pieces. We stock the headers, etc. for the FE. |
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I run a 302 EFI, but right now, am having an all alloy 427 FE built by Brent Lykins, with new custom forged crank, 3.78 stoke as original.
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I would not have anything else. It is a 427 and should have one under the hood. Not everyone is a good builder for an FE so find a good one but nothing can compare with cubic inches for the raw power and torque from a Big Block.
You will spend a little more but your enjoyment will be greater.:JEKYLHYDE |
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I have had a case of the big block wants for a while. I absolutely love everything about my car so the choice is put a big block in my car which is alot of work changing transmissions, etc... Or find one already done with a big block. Problem is everyone I see is not the right color or has things I don't like.
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Yup, I've never heard anyone say "man, I wish I put a small block in.".....like I've NEVER heard that......ever.
I've got a stroked 460 in mine....fantastic! I'm down in St. Joe. Quote:
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Mark mentioned my car. I can't speak for a small block because I have no experience but my car with the big block continues to impress me. I have had some fast cars but this one hits a level that is hard to keep up with. But it is not what my wife calls "trust me fast". This is what I call "sh*t your pants fast".
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The Windsor is plenty powerful. Big blocks look cool and has power. If you daily drive the car go small block. I like small blocks, especially in Cobras. Light and powerful. I have a big block for my Kirkham because you can't put a small block in one or they will cut of your head and stone you to death.
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After cruising around all morning I can confirm there is no substitute for a big block. The car loves it, I love it and everyone who asks loves it.
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The OP might want to read this which relates and does a good job with the pros & cons. http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/fe-t...ml#post1114820 |
Just hate to see somebody missing out....if you're going to track it on a regular basis then the small block is a good choice. But there is no other reason to put a small block in.
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A poll was taken awhile back, maybe also of some value to the OP -
Club Cobra - View Poll Results |
I had a 302 in my first build but always in my heart I knew the next one had to be a FE. Finally, last Oct the new one came in and I stuck the FE in this sucker. Have not driven it yet.. but it sure cranks good and sounds good. Not a SPF... but just trying to help you over the hump... Its just something "right" about a FE.
http://vid393.photobucket.com/albums...psiixl2xsn.mp4 |
A lot of the Cobras are running small blocks because they are available from so many manufacturers as crate engines. For example, the majority of Ford Racing's lineup of crate engines are small block based engines....302's, 347's, 427's, etc. Many guys go with the path of least resistance.
As far as some of the other comments... I build a lot of engines for Cobra customers and I also have never heard any one say that they are ditching their big block for a small block. There are also many wives' tales passed around....big blocks are more expensive, big blocks are too heavy, big blocks don't make good engines for track cars, etc. All of those are incorrect, but still get passed around as gospel. If you want a big block, go for it. It's that simple. My personal opinion is that a 427 style car needs one. A 289 style car needs a small block. |
I see a lot of posts bringing in the smaller SBFs as the comparison between SB and BB, recently a 302cid. If you want to compare apples to apples then a 427 FE should be compared to a 427w, just sayin'.
Power wise, both can make more than you will ever need, 750hp crates available for both if you want to go nuts and you have the $$. The difference is where that power shows up, BB gets the power sooner and tops out sooner, SB later on both - just google dyno charts for the 427 variants. The guy who thinks his mildly tuned SBF represents the power of the marque is naive, both SB and BB can be anemic - it's the specifics of the build that determines the power. |
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Everyone thinks that because it's a big block that it's going to have mind-numbing torque at any rpm and automatically peter out at low rpms, or since it's a small block that it's going to rev to the moon and be gutless at low rpm. Just doesn't happen like that in reality. |
Ok, all the dyno charts must lie :LOL:
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So what are you saying? Because your statements contradict each other. Your first statement says that big blocks are done early and small blocks aren't.
That's wrong. |
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