[Dangerous Doug]

J.Jensen: I built my 289FIA as I bought the components. This allowed me to spread the cost out over several years, and expand or trim the cost as I went. You will spend more money on shipping, though, as each order from ERA will have it's associated shipping cost as opposed to having a roller shipped to you.

In the end, when it came time to add the engine I was tighter on burnable cash so I bought a solid, pumped up 289 from a fellow ClubCobra member, and then ran that for several years until this Spring when I installed the KC 331 stroker I originally planned for the build.

Life can get complicated. About a year after my basic kit purchase my then 5-year old son was diagnosed with Leukemia, and my attention was diverted. The time I could find for working on my ERA was a respite from all the stress.

It was nice for me to spread the cost out, HAVE a Cobra in progress instead of being a wantaCobra guy, and have something to tinker with in the garage when I found or made the time. It was also exciting EVERY TIME I had a new shipment arriving.

Personnally, I couldn't just cut a check for the "works". But, I knew over time I could afford the hobby, and that by being patient and steadfast I would get the Cobra I wanted.

Cheers,
DD