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Originally Posted by JPit
To narrow down my search I have a couple more questions:
1. I plan on doing some highway cruising, is a 5 speed a must?
2. When registering a car how important is it to be already titled as 1965-66 car? Is it easy to transfer a title across state lines? I’ve already made inquiries at the NJ DMV and have made no progress.
3. With regards to Superformance or ERA are their build years or chassis numbers I should look to avoid (i.e. are the later model cars any better)?
Thanks
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1. No, but it can lessen the stress on mechanical components and increase mileage. My 1989 5.0 HO engined Cobra replica with a 5 speed T5 gets 25 miles per gallon on the highway and crusies below 3,000 RPM.
2. That depends on the state in which you live (and PARTICULARLY if that state is CA, which does not apply to you)....there is a registration forum on CC, I'd suggest you check it out and see if there is any information on New Jersey:
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/registration-forum/
3. Can't help you there, but I can tell you that ERA has had an exemplary reputation for MANY years and the SPF offerings are also highly valued (and, because they are "turnkey minus" offerings, very consistent in the quality of their assembly), so IMHO the build would be more important than the manufacturer.
In the end, caveat emptor prevails....don't buy anything until you've inspected it in person, asked so many questions you think the seller might puke (and then asked even more), and checked out everything you might need with your local governmental agencies.
There are too many stories of things gone wrong.....
Cheers from Dugly
