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Components - Engine
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Strong, Great Sound, and Reliable
After getting a schooling from the builder, I, as always in my decisions, elected for a more durable engine, versus a cheaper engine that had more horsepower. The difference in my case was a small block which is modified to big block proportions, versus buying a big block directly. The small block lasts longer since there's less stress put on the engine from the smaller moving pieces.
My engine started as a 1972 351 Ford Windsor, before it was delivered to a noted expert in engine building. Randy Liddell unfortunately passed away recently as did his company and web presence. While alive, Randy built engines for Nascar. He bored and stroked this 351 to a 408. Our guidelines...we were looking for smooth power across the torque band and wanted roughly 500hp and 500 ft/lbs. What he produced on his dyno was such a beast, and it came in at 497hp and 517 ft/lbs.
I list out a lot of the engine specifications under the Specifications link.
The engine flows in to dual 4" chromed exhaust pipes which have removable mufflers, and tuned to just the right sound...purs, but like a lion. Cool Flex hoses and connectors are attached to the engine, as well as a custom made radiator overflow tank and a polished aluminum air filter cover, covering the K&N air filter.
Note, the car could have been registered either by the year of the engine or by the model year it represents. We are doubly safe here, since both are pre-1974, thus the car is smog exempt. It is registered as a 1965 Cobra under the specialty constructed vehicle section, SPCNS. I applied early and got an SB100 number (#454) in 2003, and after a dozen trips to the DMV, it is all legal like - fully CA registered, street legal.
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