"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:59:27 -0500, "RCE" wrote:

The 427ci side oilers in the Cobras are monsters but they are not very
good
as street engines.

Not enough low end torque, or some other issue?


From talking to people that have 'em (the tamer, non-supercharged 425HP,
2-4V versions) they are rough at low RPM, don't like to idle, and foul plugs
on a regular basis unless wound up to high RPM. I met a guy with a kit
Cobra (replica) at a car meet that had installed a 427 in it. He was
complaining that he had to pull and clean the plugs just about every time he
took it out.

A few years ago I almost bought a '64 "R" code Galaxie 500. I passed on it
when I discovered that although in mint shape it would be a garage queen. I
enjoy cars that you can drive.

Eisboch

RCE wrote:
He was
complaining that he had to pull and clean the plugs just about every time he
took it out.


I can understand that, because of the points/coil ignition. That is if
his is set to origional specs. HEI did wonders for plug fouling and
performance. The coils put out about 14,000v. and HEI, even the
earliest ones put out about 40,000v. makes a big difference in firing
plugs and plug life. Now some cars are pumping up to 90-105,000v.


Many a mechanic has been "hit" by extremely high voltage ignition.
fortunately, most survive.