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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 09:24 PM
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Ok, so I have decided to go ahead and get a new engine for my 1979 cobra...any suggestions? The car is an automatic and not fuel injected, and I really don't want to change all that. What would be a decent engine to put in? And where can I find it for not too much $$?</P>


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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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Which motor do you have in it now and what do you want to do with the car when you get it done???
Old Oct 9, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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whatever you do, don't go with a 302 or 351. Those are so hard to find and not cheap at all.</P>


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Old Oct 10, 2003 | 12:55 AM
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Well, right now it has the original 302 V8 in it. I just want it to run and sound nice...I'm not into racing, but I'd like a little power <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">It doesn't even have to be close to "original". I just want something that will be easy to fit in there and fun to drive.
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 12:59 AM
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You can get good power from a 302, a 351w swap would be super cheap and easy though
Old Oct 10, 2003 | 01:27 AM
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i must agree with MD 351 would be a sick motor to drop in. assembled you may have troublefinding however, finding the block and building your motorfrom scratch is fairly simple and inexpensive. later on if you do decide to race youll definitely have a contender.</P>
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