Hey guys how will I do my mods are 383 bored.40 over mild rv cam flat top aluminum 11.5-1 compression stock tpi set up manifold back no cat into a cherry bomb pro series msd cap and rotor

 

My tranny 700r4 3.27 gears g80 locker



Cobra short shifter and chip

 

The 1997 Ford Cobra was a (281) 4.6L 4v DOHC hand assembled engine producing 300hp/305 tq with a t56 transmission and I think 3.73 rear end. So assuming your competitor is running a high mileage stock engine thats 100 cu in. smaller than yours, you should beat him; but often it can come down to the driver. Did you beef up your trannie when you went to the bigger motor? Are you running the stock 305 intake runners expecting to adequately feed air to the 383?

 

I've always wondered, how is ford able to squeeze out so many more horses from smaller displacement v8s then our 305s and 350s?

 

The 97 Cobra should run 13.8-14.2 ETs. that's what my buddy's ran

 

Really? Push rod -vs- DOHC plus 4V over 2.

 

Well I've thought of that as well but is that the only reason?

 

I'm not sure it's the only reason but power is produced with air in and air out. DOHC def breathes a lot better than pushrods.

But, ask yourself this, how many DOHC NASCARs do you see???

 

They make those? Lol

 

NOPE. LMAO