Starting over

[Cobragreg]

I haven't been on this forum since 2006 when I purchased my MK3 5540 . I still have and drive my car every chance I get and goto several car shows a year . Had made several changes over the years . Went from a 302 to 427 windsor that I built . And made several other minor changes . Its good to be back and catch up on the new cars ..

[bil1024]

Welcome back

[jrohrig]

I'm still trying to figure out which engine to put in my car. What was the reason for the switch from the 302 to the 427? Also, why not go to a modular?

[Cobragreg]

I put the 302 in on the build .. Which I had already built . It was a mild 302 build , roller cam block . I had the 351w block and some of the parts at the time. For the 427 . After the first year of driving the car I just wanted more power .. So I started the 427 build . Dart block and scat rotating assembly . Using Bill Mitchell 18 degree heads , 245cfm intake cnn ported heads . With Edelbrock victor jr. intake with holley 750 track warrior carb . The cam is trick flow track max ..Engine was dyno at 560HP at 6,800 RPM and 501 lbs at 4850 RPM . I worked for Ford dealer for 45 years and just didn't like modular motors Its just a matter of what you like in my opinion .. I got to ride in a 65 Cobra that my uncle own when I was 10 years old . I told my dad that was the car I wanted .. He told me in 1965 to start saving my money ....

[jrohrig]

That's a great story. Thanks for the info, I was just curious

[ydousurf]

Yeah, welcome back! And here, I'm still getting started. But can I relate to the youth part for sure! I'm going with a 351w -> 427 stroked for me as well.

Dj