PerryC07

Im about to buy an 87 Notch that has a 91 7.5l 460 in it. It has Cobra badges but I know its not a cobra, and there is no SVT badge present. Could it still be a Cobra?

Anyways, the 460 is out of an ambulance I believe he said. I looked at it today and it is a clean install, fluidyne aluminum radiator, Demon carb, X pipes turned down at the rear axle, Axcel Coil pack a couple of other things.

I am no where near a fox body expert, but I was wondering if there is anything that I need to look out for motorwise. Do they have known problems? Ive done some searching but havent seen anything worth not buying the car. It needs light exterior work, but paint is great. Has a ding or two in the passenger door, and needs a new hood. Other than that the exterior is great. It also needs a good ammount of interior work due to mistreatment from the original owner.

I have talked the guy down to 1000 and my JOBOX with a small ammount of tools in it. So now to big of a price tag. Car cranks and runs great. Just wanted you all opinion because you may have more experience with this style swap. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

PJB

Definately not a Cobra. There was no '87 Cobra's and no Cobra notchbacks.
The only real fox body Cobra was a '93hatchback(except for Canadian GT's sold as Cobra's).

You need to make sure the drivetrain is strong enough to hold up to the torque of the motor.
What rearend and tranny arein the car?

PerryC07

3 spd powerglide and ford 9"

PJB

Theres no such thing as a 3 speed Powerglide.
They were all 2 speeds.

The 9" is plenty strong enough.

PerryC07

Sorry 3 is next to the 2 on the keyboard and I didnt proofread, but information understood.

adumb

can you post some pics?

PerryC07

Absolutely. First thing in the morning I will get them up.

nmerrill

Check out the subframes, and make sure the control arms havent ripped out of the body, id assume that motor makes some pretty good tq, and those points are pretty weak