"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