Received info from manufact

rspears9 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 08:49 AM

i asked several for info on there kits,i asked ffr last,and i got there packet first,i really like the ffr but the sheet panels that you have to rivet,thats a dislike,street beast sent one too,there kit is 16,800.but you have to buy alot extra to get it like the kit of hurricane,but i havent received ther packet yet.i had a concern of the floor pans,but which ever kit i decide you can always weld panel.just wondering too,i read about different engines will give you better weight ratio,some i heard said big blocks is this true,or would a 5.0 be just fine,this is excites me as we talk,i love watching the video that ffr sent me too.

Smoking Cobra · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 09:45 AM

Buy a Backdraft, save money and time and get a complete car that will cost you less in the long run.
joeg

Roscoe · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 10:19 AM

Now listen to me VERY CAREFULLY....

Take the Street Beasts info and THROW IT AWAY! Do it Now!

Roscoe

Excaliber · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 10:34 AM

I've been hearing that BULL about a big block being to heavy in the front for years. Not so! It's all about how the car is setup. My ERA has never 'pushed' it's way into or out of a corner, period. My SMALL BLOCK Excalibur WOULD do that from time to time.

Follow Roscoes advice, do it now...

fsstnotch · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoking Cobra

Buy a Backdraft, save money and time and get a complete car that will cost you less in the long run.
joeg

Are you aware that Hurricane and Shell valley off their turnkey minus cars for the same price as a backdraft? And they are more period correct. Nothing against BDR, but there are at least 3 options for a turn key minus car.

rspears, from what I've seen, there are lovers of the aluminum FFR setups and there are haters. Everyone is different. the FFR is harder to seal up because of it.

Did you check out SV and HM websites? They both are similar in construction. Both have open bottom frames just like all the other kits out there, and they both have steel foot boxes.

Browse through the SV gallery http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...ery.php?cat=13

And have a look at this build journal for a hurricane. Very good work!
http://www.cassidypics.com/cobra/

patrickt · #6 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Excaliber

I've been hearing that BULL about a big block being to heavy in the front for years. Not so!

I agree. With aluminum heads, intake, flywheel, water pump, etc. my FE is within about 50 lbs. of an original small block. If you check the threads on this board you'll see that everyone is in agreement that an aluminum laden big block is the only way to go.

Woodz428 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Excaliber

My ERA has never 'pushed' it's way into or out of a corner, period. My SMALL BLOCK Excalibur WOULD do that from time to time.

That's because the extra weight "plants" the tires ,LOL.

I would do as Roscoe said as well.....hopefully you have already. If any of Street Beasts company reps wants to contact me...I'll say the same thing I did at the Trade Shows...although I might not be as polite.

clayfoushee · #8 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fsstnotch

Are you aware that Hurricane and Shell valley off their turnkey minus cars for the same price as a backdraft? And they are more period correct. Nothing against BDR, but there are at least 3 options for a turn key minus car.

rspears, from what I've seen, there are lovers of the aluminum FFR setups and there are haters. Everyone is different. the FFR is harder to seal up because of it.

Did you check out SV and HM websites? They both are similar in construction. Both have open bottom frames just like all the other kits out there, and they both have steel foot boxes.

Browse through the SV gallery http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...ery.php?cat=13

And have a look at this build journal for a hurricane. Very good work!
http://www.cassidypics.com/cobra/

There are a lot more options than that. ERA and Unique also offer complete turn-key minus cars and will arrange for engine installation as well (they can't "legally" do it themselves). I'm sure there are others. It all depends on how much you want to pay vs. do yourself.

fsstnotch · #9 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by clayfoushee

There are a lot more options than that. ERA and Unique also offer complete turn-key minus cars and will arrange for engine installation as well (they can't "legally" do it themselves). I'm sure there are others. It all depends on how much you want to pay vs. do yourself.

Right, I should have clarified that I was just comparing the turnkey minus cars between $28-29k.