Ford Racing engine setups-Highland Datona Racing

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Not really a question, but I thought this would be of interest to us Ford lovers. Here is the Ford Racing engine buildup on various engine options for the Highland Datona Racing Cobra's ( starting at $65k). I never heard of them, but their engine specs are very impressive.

 

Quoted from their email response to me

"Hi Steve,

 

We do not use crate motors. Following is a list of components for the drive

train;

 

Standard 302/354 or 351w/427 H/O Engine for 427 Semi/Comp & FIA:

 

1) Re-sleeved Pre-1974 low deck race prepped block. (Original 289 firing

order for correct sound)

2) Demon 625-cfm carb w/ regulator plate, regulator, pressure gauge,

Aeroquip connectors, braided lines.

3) Holly or Carter fuel pump. (1/2" aluminum fuel line throughout).

4) Edelbrock port matched aluminum heads w/ 65 cc combustion chambers.

5) Edelbrock Port matched intake manifold.

6) Detroit Power race prepped, heat-treated, stress relieved, Nitrided 4340

steel crank. (American Made)

7) Detroit Power 4340 race prepped rods.

8) TRW coated 9:5-1 Forged pistons.

9) Total Seal Zero Gap Moly rings.

10) Clevite-77 Tri-Metal bearings.

11) Comp-Cams, Camshaft/ 4130 chrome-Moly push rods.

12) Harland Sharp, Billet aluminum heat-treated roller rockers.

 

Complete bottom end is all high speed balanced & Blue printed.

 

13) Cloyes, True roller double timing gear & chain set.

14) Melling, H/V oil pump, w/remote filter. (Total oil capacity approx.

12qts)

15) HDR, custom fabricated road-Race 10qt oil pan, w/ windage tray.

16) Trick-Flo, Super duty water pump.

 

17) MSD, Billet aluminum distributor.

18) MSD, Blaster Coil.

19) MSD, 8.5mm Silicone wire set.

20) Pro-Engineering silicone Fluid crank damper.

21) Billet aluminum drive-reduction pulley set.

22) Aluminum HDR valve covers.

23) High torque, Starter w/ remote solenoid.

24) Custom fabricated exhaust headers w/ Original style side pipes.(Ceramic

coated)

 

The available 302/354 stroker engine is rated for 440hp @ 6800rpm.

The available 351/427 stroker engine is rated for 495hp @ 7000rpm.

 

 

Drive Train Specs:

 

World Class T-5z H/D: Complete with short throw Pro-5 shifter.

 

1) Double Moly 2nd speed, 3rd speed and counter shaft cluster gears.

2) Carbon fiber 3 & 4 blocker rings.

3) 1-1/16" dia, 10 -tooth input spline.

4) 7-tooth Speedo drive gear.

5) Steel input bearing retainer.

6) Improved synchronizers and bearings.

7) 28-tooth output spline.

8) Cobra H/D style pocket bearing.

As these are individually custom-built gearboxes from new units, several 5th

 

gear ratios are available for the customer's individual needs at no extra

charge.

 

 

Trans input parts specs:

 

1) Mcleod Billet Steel flywheel.

2) Custom built clutch disc, (designed to Cars weight & H/P).

3) Custom Built competition pressure plate, (designed to cars weight & H/P).

4) Mcleod hydraulic throw-out bearing w/ steel braid lines.

5) Ford Cobra R bell housing.

6) Custom made & balanced drive shaft assembly.

7) Steel drive shaft safety hoop. (Hoop is structural member of the frame.)

 

Rear Differentials, Options & Spec's:

 

Speedway Engineering Custom 9" Floater & Quick-Change Rears:

 

Features: Auburn Pro-Series Posi 3rd member or Detroit soft locker, w/

heat-treated billet aluminum hubs and drive plates. CNC machined road-race

axles, customer's choice of final drive ratio gear set, all set in on a

custom Satchel link system w/ moly-Teflon Heim joints.

 

 

Options: Compact oil cooler transfer pump w/ aluminum oil tank & lines,

 

along with extra quick-change final drive gear sets, many ratio's available.

NOTE: The oil cooler is Mandatory if ANY racing is expected and highly

recommended for prolonged high speed driving.

 

Steve, every aspect of our car is tailored to the customer, so if you

require a special engine package we would be more than happy to accomodate.

The above mentioned components are typical for our standard build.

 

Sincerely,

Robert Jordan."

 

Highland Daytona Racing.