This is a bit of a contentious one. A cobra not running a Ford or Chev motor? Well this has created a huge debate amongst colleagues and friends alike.
I have decided to use the Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 powerplant, a 4.0 L (3968 cc) all-alloy. Although not as 'pretty' as a Ford or Chev motor this is more than enough for what I want to use the vehicle for. Not only are these motors cost effective to run, but maintenance and repairs are much easier as the parts are readily accessible from any good parts outlet.
But what about performance? Well, the 1UZ-FE does not fall shy of good performance for the price range it falls within, some stats: 10:1 compression, power output is 191 kW (256 hp),
torque of 353 N·m (260 ft·lbf) in standard form for the pre-1995 model.
The engine comes purely in standard form with a automatic gearbox attached. So a slight modification to the engine/belhousing is going to be required, this is however a fairly common conversion as this motor is commonly mated with a number of different manual boxes and used as upgrades in commercial vehicles.
I have decided to use the Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 powerplant, a 4.0 L (3968 cc) all-alloy. Although not as 'pretty' as a Ford or Chev motor this is more than enough for what I want to use the vehicle for. Not only are these motors cost effective to run, but maintenance and repairs are much easier as the parts are readily accessible from any good parts outlet.
But what about performance? Well, the 1UZ-FE does not fall shy of good performance for the price range it falls within, some stats: 10:1 compression, power output is 191 kW (256 hp),
torque of 353 N·m (260 ft·lbf) in standard form for the pre-1995 model.
The engine comes purely in standard form with a automatic gearbox attached. So a slight modification to the engine/belhousing is going to be required, this is however a fairly common conversion as this motor is commonly mated with a number of different manual boxes and used as upgrades in commercial vehicles.
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