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Originally Posted by RACER X #99
Kieth,
I can back up John McMahons comments on you engine as I was also a witness to the HP and Torque numbers on your engine.The headers used on the dyno pull were from my 427 SO and no mufflers were used. Also I don't know if it was mentioned but 110 octane leaded racing gas was also used during the pull.
I had the opportunity to drive this car and it was one bad ass Cobra. I have 13 years experience driving Cobras on the track and if you need more power than you now have you must be a much better driver than I am. I suggest you send your resume out to one of the teams in need of a driver.
BTW, the Richmond 5 speed is a true 5 speed without overdrive, the first gear is very low and that is why Burtis installed a 2.88 rear in your car. You have the best of both worlds. Good gearing for acceleration and a tall high gear for economy.
I can't figure out why Fred sold that car in the first place.
BTW II I can't understand why guys take their cars on chassis dynos anyway, most are usually disappointed just like you were.
RD
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Thanks for the info.... I didn't know he was running 110 octane through it at Dyno and with no mufflers and the restrictive 8" filters on top must kill the numbers. However it does need to be looked at because of that lean spike and i need to look into taller 8" filters as well. The way he set the engine in there it has a couple inches room below the hood scoop. Also the car was pulled on dyno in fourth instaed of the 1:1 fifth. So that has some effect. I do like the way he set up gearing, however what is the deal with the clutch and brake placement. Feel like my left knee is touching my chin! it is about 7-8" farther out then gas pedal? Is that normal for contemporary or cobra's in general? can it be adjusted?
Keith