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fordracing65 01-14-2011 08:54 PM
engine height
 
Does anyone know how tall of an engine will fit in a kirkham or csx or original cobra for that matter (427 body) for hood clearance purpose. Thanks

DanEC 02-05-2011 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by fordracing65 (Post 1102928)
Does anyone know how tall of an engine will fit in a kirkham or csx or original cobra for that matter (427 body) for hood clearance purpose. Thanks
Too many variables to answer your question I think - motor mounts, engine mount horns, body/frame assembly, minor body differences in manufacturer makes. If doing a custom assembly you can vary the mouting heigth of the block to the frame somewhat as long as you keep oil pan clearnces in mind and have an idea of what you can live with. If you have an existing car with the engine horns fabricated for the engine in question, you can install the motor mounts and measure from them to the underside of the hood and then start doing some comparisons to motor dimensions.

fordracing65 02-05-2011 10:19 AM
got all the demensions of underhood room from the Kirkhams, they know everything those guys.


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