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05-17-2019, 11:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2019
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How many Miles u got?!?
Hi...
my Name is Chris, i am from germany, got my Cobra now for 5 years, i drove it in the last years for 20000 miles... when i look at other cobras they habe only 2k -3k miles.... so now i wonder if i am the only Person that drive with his car?  what is Ur mileage?!?
By the way.... it is a Superformance and got a Roush 427r engine... no Problems in the last 20000 miles 👍 what do u think, when i have to rebuild the Engine?!?!
Thank you
Sorry for my english...... |
05-18-2019, 03:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Shasta Lake,
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Chris,
A lot of people just don't drive their cobras much and some of us live in areas where weather limits our driving time. I have just over 10K miles in mine but the last year with the fires and bad Winter I can't get them out very often. Right now we are going through a 10 straight day of rain and bad weather and it is past the middle of May.
Ron
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05-18-2019, 05:41 AM
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In MN for a Cobra you realistically have 5-1/2 months where temps are suitable.
Now start taking away days for rain which ALWAYS occur on the %$*# weekend.
However, when the weather is perfect here, driving a Cobra is soul inspiring.
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05-18-2019, 05:53 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ottawa,
ON
Cobra Make, Engine: 2002 Superformance w/392 stroker
Posts: 1,623
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neikon
Hi...
my Name is Chris, i am from germany, got my Cobra now for 5 years, i drove it in the last years for 20000 miles... when i look at other cobras they habe only 2k -3k miles.... so now i wonder if i am the only Person that drive with his car? what is Ur mileage?!?
By the way.... it is a Superformance and got a Roush 427r engine... no Problems in the last 20000 miles 👍 what do u think, when i have to rebuild the Engine?!?!
Thank you
Sorry for my english...... |
I bought mine second-hand with 9,000 miles on it, and am on the verge of turning 30,000 miles.
I drive my SPF Cobra every chance I get. After all, what was the point of buying it if not to drive it...?
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05-18-2019, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Lafayette,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Looking to buy
Posts: 1,295
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I've had mine a year and a half but with all the sorting needed it has not been roadworthy much. Less than 4,000 on the car. I have it running and driving well now. I took it to an autocross yesterday and got in 9 runs on the course.
Great fun!
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05-18-2019, 06:08 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 1,330
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Finished my Factory Five build in 2002 and now 107,000 miles and smiles.
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05-18-2019, 07:15 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Creedmoor,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR3542K, 347 C. I., EFI, T-5, Miata Front Sway Bar, 3 Link, Red with White Stripes
Posts: 1,162
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I have well over 30,00 miles on my FFR. Ralph Button is well over 300,000 miles.
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Texas Cobra Club-Austin
July 2009 FFCars Picture of the Month
FFR3542K, 347, Holley Sniper EFI, T-5, 4 Wheel Discs, 3-Link, Miata Front Sway Bar, Red with White Stripes
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05-18-2019, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Jose,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1436 514
Posts: 1,488
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Just short of 50,000. Over the past few years we haven't put many miles due to all the things we have going on.
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05-18-2019, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: North of Toronto,
Ont
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1950, Roush 402R, TKO600
Posts: 552
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Currently I have almost 16000 trouble free miles  |
05-18-2019, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neikon
Hi...
my Name is Chris, i am from germany, got my Cobra now for 5 years, i drove it in the last years for 20000 miles... when i look at other cobras they habe only 2k -3k miles.... so now i wonder if i am the only Person that drive with his car? what is Ur mileage?!?
By the way.... it is a Superformance and got a Roush 427r engine... no Problems in the last 20000 miles �� what do u think, when i have to rebuild the Engine?!?!
Thank you
Sorry for my english...... |
Hi Chris,
My Cobra (289FIA) is still under construction so is yet to leave my garage.
Not a Cobra, but my old Alfa has close to 250000km (around 160000 miles) on the odometer and is still massively enjoyable every time I drive it.
Don't apologise for your English....it is way better than my German 
Cheers,
Glen |
05-19-2019, 02:53 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Fresh 427 S/O
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11,000+ trouble free miles on my Unique. Just changed the trans (toploader) and rear end (Jag rear) gear oil last week. I bought it to drive it and I drive it every chance I get. |
05-19-2019, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Grand Rapids,
MI
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Challenge Car, RDI aluminum 427w
Posts: 356
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55,000 miles on SPF1855 from August of 2004 to the fall of 2011.
Then about 10k on SPF2584 from summer of 2012 to the fall of 2014.
Sun, rain, snow, sleet & hail. 104F degrees to 4 F. I must be a mailman.
Drive it! Why save it for the next guy?
Jim
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05-21-2019, 07:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Vander Wal
55,000 miles on SPF1855 from August of 2004 to the fall of 2011.
Then about 10k on SPF2584 from summer of 2012 to the fall of 2014.
Sun, rain, snow, sleet & hail. 104F degrees to 4 F. I must be a mailman.
Drive it! Why save it for the next guy?
Jim
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That' some good miles there and well done. Much more fun to drive than sitting silently. |
05-21-2019, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Copperhill,
TN
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five Racing, 306, E cam
Posts: 178
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Just over 19,000 since 2014 on my FFR. Currently on a 7day road trip, will cross the 20k mark soon
John
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05-21-2019, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: dowagiac,
mi
Cobra Make, Engine: jcf slabside,302 ford
Posts: 222
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52K+ on our slabside one trip to California and a trip to Maine. We love to get in it and GO!
terry
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05-23-2019, 01:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mesa,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic, 428 FE CCX 3069
Posts: 7,506
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I have a 1985 built Contemporary with 67000 miles. Just came off of a complete frame off and looks like a kid again.. Why own it if you don't drive it?
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"It's a great car and I love it, but it doesn't do 'SLOW' very well."
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01-05-2020, 02:13 AM
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Hi@all
Great to read....
just a Little Update... now i am at 25000... got a new clutch... the Last was centerforce, now i installed a McLeod... engine is still running fine... just a use of a Little oil... i am thinking of to rebuild the engine... (just for fun).... what do u guys think?!? |
01-05-2020, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Grand Rapids,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Challenge Car, RDI aluminum 427w
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Neikon,
A little oil is probably more normal than many want to admit. Even a new motor, built with looser tolerances than the new varieties, will burn some oil.
The decision to rebuild is up to you but why if there's no immediate need.
That said I did engine work on my aluminum 427 Windsor a few times in 65,000 miles.
Replaced main & rod bearings looking for better oil pressure. Tightened the clearances a bit, it helped a little.
Rebuilt after an exhaust valve let loose and broke off. New piston, new rings, new heads. A complete rebuild.
Rebuilt after the car was crashed (not me driving) and engine & oil system were compromised.
Enjoy your driving, sounds like a great car.
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01-05-2020, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Colorado Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote
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If you build the engine right in the beginning and take reasonable care of it, it should easily last 100K miles. Some stroker engines - especially older ones - do tend to burn a bit of oil because of the piston design. If your 427 is built on a stock block, then then it's probably the nature of the build. Rebuilding it probably won't change anything.
I drive my car about 5-6K miles a year. Give or take.
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01-05-2020, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Howell,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R
Posts: 607
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427r
Well this is good to hear. My car was built in 2014 and has 2500 miles in it.
Fred
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