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Yes the carbs are the real deal. They were used on the 255 Cu in pushrod small block Ford used in Jimmy Clarks rear engined Lotus in the 63 Indy race. Seems like a lot of carburetor for a 255 engine. The front cover was different and incorporated the distributor but it was mounted at an angle similar to a Big block Mopar. I have seen pictures of the engine on a dyno with the exhaust glowing red, pretty cool picture.
Super Ford Magazine did an extensive article on this 427 Cobra with the 58mm Webers several years ago. The owners name was Luk and was from Germany, I believe he has a website dedicated to the Cobra nameplate.
The intake manifold is unique in that the carbs are turned 90 degrees from the more common mounting position. Part of the article focused on the exhaust system on the 427 cars. Through changes made to the exhaust I think they picked up around 90 HP.
Rick
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Last edited by Rick Parker; 04-20-2003 at 07:54 PM..
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