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07-10-2016, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Forgetting the engine, for a moment, if it ever is built... what brand of Cobra will it be going in to?  |
Did you read/notice the bio in the upper right hand corner of every one of his posts? |
07-10-2016, 07:11 PM
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Half-Ass Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Did you read/notice the bio in the upper right hand corner of every one of his posts?
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I thought he was replacing that one. Personally, I'd upgrade the car before I upgraded the engine.  |
07-10-2016, 07:13 PM
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Senior CC Premier Member
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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I've talked to Kevin (FUNFER2) a few times and I believe he has been around the block a few times with big engines. 
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07-10-2016, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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If he goes over 600HP that calls for a special transmission, beefed up rear, other stuff... and the wallet is getting kind of thin.  |
07-10-2016, 07:27 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
Posts: 4,307
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Lonestar.
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Kevin
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07-10-2016, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNFER2
Lonestar.
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Can its current configuration handle the engine you want? |
07-10-2016, 07:51 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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I dont know why I'm even answering that question.
Yes, the Lonestar is fully boxed frame, support members,....etc.
Stronger than a lot of Cobras out there, but I have heard the ERA's are very weak &
dangerous.   
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07-10-2016, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
I've talked to Kevin (FUNFER2) a few times and I believe he has been around the block a few times with big engines. |
Thank you !
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07-10-2016, 07:58 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
I thought he was replacing that one. Personally, I'd upgrade the car before I upgraded the engine. |
Is there a nice way of saying,....You're a Smartass and you're ERA is a piece of crap ?
Hum,.....? Let me know.
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07-10-2016, 08:06 PM
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Senior CC Premier Member
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNFER2
Is there a nice way of saying,....You're a Smartass and you're ERA is a piece of crap ?
Hum,.....? Let me know. |
We tell him that all the time! He's actually one of the good guys and very helpful here. Color blind for sure, but a good guy all-in-all
See what a nice guy I can be?
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07-10-2016, 08:08 PM
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You are,.....a nice guy.
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07-10-2016, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2
You are,.....a nice guy. |
Wait! That's not me! You will hear when I get pi$$ed here. I'm no "tulips and posies" guy. There is my good side and the evil side...
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07-10-2016, 08:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNFER2
Is there a nice way of saying,....You're a Smartass and you're ERA is a piece of crap ?
Hum,.....? Let me know. |
My understanding is he's a lawyer, which if true, means he's no doubt been called worse, and in worse ways.
Some could perceive him as one who likes pissing on the parade, others could term his comments the voice of reason. Same coin, but a different view.
If you remove any emotion, and give him the benefit of doubt about having any prior knowledge of your car (as he mentioned), then even the most die hard would likely concede its a prudent question. 
In any case, I'm glad to hear both you and your car can handle the numbers your aiming for.  |
07-11-2016, 06:22 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Werk77 289FIA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
Nice piece! Any info on what you did to it?
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Long list, here just some highlights:
Ford 460 seasoned block
Eagle Crankshaft 4.140
Performance rod and main bearing
True double roller timing set
Manley push rods
Comp Cams ground, hydraulic rollers
Edelbrock cylinder heads
Edelbrock intale (goes)
Holley 950 CFM (goes)
The engine produced over 600/600 hp/ftptq
I'm still tinkering what tranny and rear end to match.....that's a ton of torque
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FF5 MK4 #8414 501/TKO600/48IDA Ollie the Dragon #91 - sold
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07-11-2016, 12:22 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimis
My understanding is he's a lawyer, which if true, means he's no doubt been called worse, and in worse ways.
Some could perceive him as one who likes pissing on the parade, others could term his comments the voice of reason. Same coin, but a different view.
If you remove any emotion, and give him the benefit of doubt about having any prior knowledge of your car (as he mentioned), then even the most die hard would likely concede its a prudent question.
In any case, I'm glad to hear both you and your car can handle the numbers your aiming for. |
Ok, I see, I undrstand now. My father was a lawyer, and was also a smartass ! 
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07-11-2016, 12:29 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2
Ok, I see, I understand now. |
Not trying to rain on your parade, but it's possible that you may not be seeing the fiscal realities clearly. And, if that's the case, there are probably other clouds on your horizon... like whether the other parts in your car will hold up or not. A Pollyanna approach, be it in business or Cobra drive trains, rarely succeeds. |
07-11-2016, 12:42 PM
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Just something to keep in mind, which I'm sure you are aware of....
Sticky tyres (Avons) with huge TQ and HP on pavement can = twisted axles and other broken hard parts all the way up the line. There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel!
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07-11-2016, 12:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
Just something to keep in mind, which I'm sure you are aware of....
Sticky tyres (Avons) with huge TQ and HP on pavement can = twisted axles and other broken hard parts all the way up the line. There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel! |
Yep, and while Pollyanna and Jack Bruce were both glad, a twisted half-shaft would have made them both quite sad. |
07-11-2016, 12:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel! |
Right here....
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Scratch build 289 FIA see the Scratch builder forum on CC - sold
DRB GT40 MK1 red #49- sold
FF5 Mk4 #7733 302/T5/IRS - dark blue - sold
FF5 MK4 #7812 427/TKO/IRS - Guardsman Blue - sold
FF5 MK4 #8414 501/TKO600/48IDA Ollie the Dragon #91 - sold
FF5 Daytona Coupe 347/TKO/IRS Homage CSX2299 Viking Blue - sold
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07-11-2016, 01:00 PM
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Location: Crystal Lake,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison, 434 cid
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
Just something to keep in mind, which I'm sure you are aware of....
Sticky tyres (Avons) with huge TQ and HP on pavement can = twisted axles and other broken hard parts all the way up the line. There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel! |
I just did one a few weeks ago... on Michelin street tires... short-shifting 2nd-3rd... who says you can't put power to the ground in these cars. |
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