Installing Auto Transmission into a Cobra

[Ibr8k4vetts]

Enjoy but be safe, These car's can be a handful! no pun intended

[kh7062]

Here are some pics

[undy]

Originally Posted by kobrabytes

I remember reading somewhere where Shelby put an automatic in a Cobra. On the test drive the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to provide quite a wild ride! High HP, low weight, and automatics make for an interesting combination. Anyone else know the story?

len

I believe both of ol' Shel's twin Paxton "Super Snakes" had C6s in them...

[rustyBob]

kh7062........Thats very nice........good choice......looks good going down the road...

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by undy

I believe both of ol' Shel's twin Paxton "Super Snakes" had C6s in them...

actually,

Lincoln "Large Case MX" transmissions, not c6s.

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by kh7062

Thanks so much for the info guys. I still need to find a car and then I will talk to Eric Voss about an auto install. Does anyone know any Cobra owners who have to drive them with hand controls? I will be doing this for the Brake and Gas.

About six years ago I was at a track day event at the Talladega Gran Prix in Alabama. Two brothers showed up with a Cobra with hand controls and an automatic. One of the brothers was a parapalegic. They had a great time and really enjoyed their track time. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to contact them. If you start a new thread mentioning hand controls in the title, you might attract the attention of someone who knows how to reach them. .. Great looking car. Good luck with your project and believe those who tell you a Cobra can get away from anyone in a heartbeat.

[kh7062]

Got the car. It works amazingly. Still getting used to hand controls, but what a car! So pleased to be a Cobra owner!!!

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by kh7062

Got the car. It works amazingly. Still getting used to hand controls, but what a car! So pleased to be a Cobra owner!!!

Congratulations! Please post some pics of the car and set-up when you get a chance.

[rustyBob]

kh7062....just drive it alot.......and enjoy the heck out of it.........

[rodneym]

Mark IV,
Wouldn't LX be the 'Large' case?
rodneym

[claytonsperf]

Originally Posted by kh7062

Hi Everyone,

I am starting at on a Cobra Project. I am based in SoCal and looking to buy a second hand cobra (Superformance / FF5 etc) and then install an auto transmission. I know this not the traditional way, but unfortunately it is the only way I can drive a car. A cobra is my dream car.

Can anyone give me helpful thoughts on how to go about getting a mechanic / shop to install what I think will be a C6?

Does anyone know how much this would cost? Time to install? How much I would lose in HP? What other items need to be installed like cooling mechanisms etc? Anyone know a good shop or mechanic who has done this in SoCal?

I am looking at trying to get a Mark 3, Superformance with a Rousch engine..so if anyone knows one for sale in this area - let me know.

Thanks!!

I've done two auto conv. and it's not simple,both were Superformance cars and the trans were AOD's. With both I used Locar shifers turned around and if you didn't know it was a automatic you would never know. The shifter mount was moved back about 5",I left the clutch componites just pluging it (cylinder)left the pedal hard as a rock,now a nice foot rest. You'll need a trans cooler move the trans mount and driveshaft some other misc stuff this is all easier with the the engine out, but that's about it. I think the cost with the trans was about 4500 bucks. hope I was helpful.

[kh7062]

I got it done by Art Carr in Huntingdon Beach. Locar shifter included. Looks awesome.....