Originally Posted by Leedom (Post 18703)

If I remember correctly the Ford GT was about $135K (plus the the mark-up I know) and it in itself was a pretty awesome car. I would not put it in the overall performance league as the ZR1 but in styling I think it wins hands down, but then again I am a Ford guy. I think the "big 3" can make some VERY impressive performance cars but many still only see what comes from across the pond as worth the cost.

Sorry about the highjacking!

Originally Posted by BADDASSC6 (Post 18679)

Don't be a pussy:pot_stir:! put some forged internals and spray that bitch with the blower! I'm going to be in Fontana on friday saturday and Sunday if you need some more motivation:bigthumbsup:!

Originally Posted by BRUTAL64 (Post 18706)

I finally got to read your link. Just as I said before, The 1.58 ratio is not that much of a problem. The 331 has 1.66 and the 347 is 1.58. That is not that much in difference.
Case in point; In 1988 I built my first 400 with a 5.7 rod --rod ratio around 1.56. In 2006 I pulled it down and the piston skirts were PERFECT. No sign at all of undue loads. I drove that engine hard ( to 7200 rpm ) and it was a daily driver.


I think and know the rod ratio of 1.58 will be no problem. :drink:

Originally Posted by BADDASSC6 (Post 18679)

Don't be a pussy:pot_stir:! put some forged internals and spray that bitch with the blower! I'm going to be in Fontana on friday saturday and Sunday if you need some more motivation:bigthumbsup:!

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396 (Post 18711)

I did some more research after your post yesterday and found that the 347 still has a better rod ratio than my 454 does. That made me feel better about a 347 because my 454 came out of my brothers old '85 Suburban and it had over 200,000 miles on it when I rebuilt it. It still had the hone marks in the bores so I didn't need to bore it out. I just had a fresh hone done and it was good to go. I also won't be running it very high because I'll be using my same Crane 2040 cam that only has .498 lift with 220 at .050. It only pulls to 6000 rpm so that will help with longevity.

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396 (Post 18711)

No NOS on the Cobra. I want to be able to beat one anytime not just at the track. Also, I do have forged pistons but the rest is stock. Are you running the track day at CSW all three days? Wait a minute, didn't I already hand you your ass in a drag race with my little old Cobra? :pot_stir: J/K. I know I had better tires than you and I read that you got some new drag radials. Maybe we can run again at the next street legals in May. I'm going to try and get the Chevelle done by then too so I can try and get into the 9's.



I did some more research after your post yesterday and found that the 347 still has a better rod ratio than my 454 does. That made me feel better about a 347 because my 454 came out of my brothers old '85 Suburban and it had over 200,000 miles on it when I rebuilt it. It still had the hone marks in the bores so I didn't need to bore it out. I just had a fresh hone done and it was good to go. I also won't be running it very high because I'll be using my same Crane 2040 cam that only has .498 lift with 220 at .050. It only pulls to 6000 rpm so that will help with longevity.

Originally Posted by BADDASSC6 (Post 18718)

The limiting factor will be how long those front tires last:confused:.

Originally Posted by BADDASSC6 (Post 18729)

The primary tires are Toyo R888 and I have the older set of Michelline Pilot sport cups. I was not happy with the michellines which is why I picked up the TOyos. The Toyos have two track days on them. The car is amazing for 10-15 minutes then hte front end over heats and it turns into a snow plow. I think I'm going to tun 19's all the way around 275's up front and 205's in the rear. I have the rims. Also, I wa running 1.25 degrees of chamber all the way around and aparantly you need at least 2 degrees for the front end. I could definately see the wear on the outside.

Originally Posted by heypal (Post 18731)

205's or 305's? maybe there is a secret I don't know about sounds like a bad ass car though.