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Originally Posted by Bernica
I'm really liking the Coyote motor. Just got to figure out what I would put it in.  |
I agree. A cobra is raw. It is supposed to be raw if you are going for a duplicate of the original. If you are not I would think about an Aerial Atom. A much better, faster open air car.
From my experience a Cobra at full song is sensory overload.
First the sound, I don't think a modern motor can give the raw sound of an old, big cam, big block.
Second the wind/turbulence, it multiplies the effect of speed greatly. It is not a modern convertible.
Third the smell, the exhaust, what area you are driving through.
Fourth the front fenders heading for the sky.
Fifth keeping track of traction in any gear so you don't end up in the weeds.
It takes a while to be able to wring out a Cobra because when you first start driving it is like going into hyperspace. There is so much going on and it is happening so fast. The senses are overwhelmed. As you become more comfortable it is easier to focus.
When I first got the car I was shifting by sound because looking down was out of the question. I was thinking wow that is an experience. I was sure I was at red line. Over time I got comfortable and looked down at the tachometer. I was shifting at 5,000! LOL. Shifting at 6,000 is definitely more of an experience.
The modern motors are awesome don't get me wrong, they are an incredible value. I am just not feeling it for me in a Cobra Replica.
If I was going to do a Resto-mod that I wanted to drive a lot it starts to make sense. If you did the whole suspension, brakes and steering why not.