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geeza · 10-15-2003, 07:18 AM

Hey Moonduck, I was gonna PM you, but I figured this way the rest of the board might get to benefit from the insights. I have copied your questions in below, and answered in CAPS because I can't figure out all this formatting and quoting stuff

1) Is this for a big block build or a small block build?

I HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD THE DISTINCTION, AND CAN ONLY GUESS THIS IS A MATTER OF DISPLACEMENT. PRESUMABLY THIS IS WHAT, 289 VS 427? IF SO, WE'RE TALKING 427 HERE.

THAT'S BECAUSE I AM GOING FOR A 427 BODY STYLE. NEXT TIME AROUND I WILL DO A 289 COBRA.

2) How much money are you planning on spending on the engine?

$3000 BUT OBVIOUSLY LESS IF I CAN GET AWAY WITH IT

3) How much maintainence are you planning on doing yourself?

I LIKE WORKING ON VEHICLES, AND THIS WHOLE PROJECT IS ABOUT THE SATISFACTION I WILL GET FROM BUILDING AND MAINTAINING SOMETHING MYSELF. OTHERWISE I COULD JUST GO AND BUY A READY BUILT COBRA REPLICA FROM SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE SAME OR LESS MONEY. THERE'S GOING TO BE A LOT OF SATISFACTION IN KNOWING THAT I BUILT THE WHOLE THING WITH MY OWN HANDS.

4) Computer controled ignition on a modern engine, or are you going for an older style mill?

OLDER STYLE MILL. THEY'RE MORE RAUCOUS, UNRULY, AND IN-KEEPING. AND I HATE ALL THAT DIAGNOSIS BS THAT'S NECESARY WHEN THE EFI/EMS STARTS PLAYING UP.

The money question is the big one, size being second.

Me? I'd look for a 289 Hi-Po for a small-block app, or an older 427 side-oiler for a big block.

BY "289 HI PO" DO YOU MEAN A SMALL DISPLACEMENT ENGINE WITH AN EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH OUT PUT?

IS IT RELIABLE? DOES IT NEED TO REV ITS TITS OFF? WHO MAKES THEM? WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?

THANKS MAN

10-15-2003, 07:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
geeza Crazy	Hey Moonduck, I was gonna PM you, but I figured this way the rest of the board might get to benefit from the insights. I have copied your questions in below, and answered in CAPS because I can't figure out all this formatting and quoting stuff 1) Is this for a big block build or a small block build? I HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD THE DISTINCTION, AND CAN ONLY GUESS THIS IS A MATTER OF DISPLACEMENT. PRESUMABLY THIS IS WHAT, 289 VS 427? IF SO, WE'RE TALKING 427 HERE. THAT'S BECAUSE I AM GOING FOR A 427 BODY STYLE. NEXT TIME AROUND I WILL DO A 289 COBRA. 2) How much money are you planning on spending on the engine? $3000 BUT OBVIOUSLY LESS IF I CAN GET AWAY WITH IT 3) How much maintainence are you planning on doing yourself? I LIKE WORKING ON VEHICLES, AND THIS WHOLE PROJECT IS ABOUT THE SATISFACTION I WILL GET FROM BUILDING AND MAINTAINING SOMETHING MYSELF. OTHERWISE I COULD JUST GO AND BUY A READY BUILT COBRA REPLICA FROM SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE SAME OR LESS MONEY. THERE'S GOING TO BE A LOT OF SATISFACTION IN KNOWING THAT I BUILT THE WHOLE THING WITH MY OWN HANDS. 4) Computer controled ignition on a modern engine, or are you going for an older style mill? OLDER STYLE MILL. THEY'RE MORE RAUCOUS, UNRULY, AND IN-KEEPING. AND I HATE ALL THAT DIAGNOSIS BS THAT'S NECESARY WHEN THE EFI/EMS STARTS PLAYING UP. The money question is the big one, size being second. Me? I'd look for a 289 Hi-Po for a small-block app, or an older 427 side-oiler for a big block. BY "289 HI PO" DO YOU MEAN A SMALL DISPLACEMENT ENGINE WITH AN EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH OUT PUT? IS IT RELIABLE? DOES IT NEED TO REV ITS TITS OFF? WHO MAKES THEM? WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? THANKS MAN