Dude, you seriously need to post more pics regarding the build. Sounds like you still need to put it all together? Awesome stuff.
The car was assembled and running. Then It was stripped for spares and butchered. Trying to find everything to put Hupmty Dumpty back together is a PAIN!
Sourcing a 428 CID engine is near impossible. 427 is non existent and no one here can afford a side Oiler. I can buy 4 Ford 460 CID engines for the price of one 428 CJ high riser head. ( the 460 is a factory stroked 428 same block just lower compression and more emission controls)
Finding help or anyone actually willing to help is also near impossible. It took me 6 months just to get the specs on that engine, what was changed. and what is machinable. The 88 - 95 version of the 460 is nowhere near compatible with the 78 - 87 models. I can't have that machined in south Africa.
Even some of the V8 shops does not know or want to help, Its just too much for them . They want to sell something and make a quick buck.
The gearbox also can handle only 400Hp, A complete rebuild is needed for the 600HP I want.
engine needs to be de-smogged and allowed to breathe like the Amercans call it. That will make 600 - 700 HP with standard compression.
The block is good for 800HP if it is a two bolt main block. if it is a four bolt main I struck gold. Thats 1200Hp.
I don't only just buy and go in blind. I do a-lot of research and ask a-lot of questions. Unfortunately everyone hates Ford. The Cobra was a ford car. I don't want a Chev motor in there. I don't care that it is cheaper, Idles better, runs smoother with less misfires.
I will still kick any Chev Cobra down the street because no one will has big block Cobras lying around.
They aren't even taken on the track anymore. Only trailer ornaments now. mostly no one has the guts to punish a Big block Cobra on a circuit because the snake bites back. And this engine I have gives 4Km/l at highway cruising speed. I need to have a serious and long look at that consumption.
