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05-30-2008, 12:05 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Northwood,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique
Posts: 90
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I would also look at Unique as the Weavers are great to deal with....
Real Happy with my Unique 427 and received many compliments on the looks...
Just my $.02....
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05-30-2008, 01:42 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: God's country,
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: Original ERA 427sc, Powered by Gessford
Posts: 2,678
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CSX 4000 isn't a replica it's a real Shelby. 
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Replica is not a dirty word.
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning."
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05-30-2008, 02:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Carmichael,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 279
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"I do not consider Factory Five to be the most bang for the buck. It is essentially a kit car that needs a donor. The quality is dependent on who builds it."-Aspenbubba
Check again, Factory Five Raceing has "Donorless Kits" now. For those of you that view the word "donor" as a dirty word this is now a non-issue. If you are reasonably competent with a wrench and a screwdriver and can follow instructions you can assemble a quality car. If you are not up to the challenge get a ready made car. Both can be fun. -John
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05-30-2008, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Yorba Linda,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
Posts: 3,293
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I used two primary criteria when I decided to take the plunge:
1. Could I fit in it reasonably comfortable (I'm 6'3")?
2. Buy the most Cobra that I could afford.
Superformance ended up being the best match to both of those, and I ended up buying pre-owned. An outstanding market for that today...
-Dean
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05-30-2008, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates/Shell Valley Street Cobra
Posts: 892
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Superformance
Contact Shane Miller at Dynamic Motorsports...BUT...it will take about 4-6 months and cost about 55K....I am very happy with mine....but if you want it fast, this is a great market for used Cobra's and any of the major turnkey products would likely be all you want...
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05-30-2008, 02:54 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Staunton,
Va
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC
Posts: 210
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I was preparing to build a FFR using the complete kit. I added up the costs and just when I was getting ready to buy I found a Unique 427 with a Super FE stroked to 452 with under 2000 miles on it for much less than what it would have cost me to build. I love the Unique and with apologies to the FFR guys I think is much nicer. Take a hard look at the used market and be realistic in your build cost estimates. It will cost much more to build than one would think.
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05-30-2008, 03:20 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Spring Grove,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: Shell Valley Cobra Kit -428 Fe Built by Clayton Racing Engines
Posts: 519
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One tip is to look at the drive train carefully to make sure it is up to the power of a 427 FE . Some come with BMW rear ends , it can not last long under the torgue of a large motor. Next are the brakes , how are you going to drive it street , track ? Some kits come up short in this department. AS they say it cost more to do it over than to do it right the 1st time.
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05-30-2008, 03:55 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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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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If you can find one, Contemporary is about as good as they come.
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Dan in Arizona
CCX3209
"It's a great car and I love it, but it doesn't do 'SLOW' very well."
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05-30-2008, 05:05 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
Posts: 4,097
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Pretty much ditto what Dean said. I'm 6' 2" and found that the seat position of the SPF with the rails removed (seat bolted down and moved as far back as possible) was perfect for me. I only test drove an FFR and and the SPF before deciding to go with the SPF.
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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05-30-2008, 06:02 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,011
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My $0.02: (order in my opinion)
Kirkham
Shelby American
Contemporary = to ERA ( I am partial)
SPF
FFR with IRS
Unique Motorcars (Weavers are great folks)
Last edited by 1985 CCX; 05-30-2008 at 06:05 PM..
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05-30-2008, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 105
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[quote=LMH;846575]Shelby makes the "best" replica. 
Then Kirkham and then ERA.
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05-30-2008, 07:15 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, FE BBF
Posts: 389
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Take a look at ERA. They build a very authentic car. Especially if you are looking at a 427 Big Block roadster. I am in the progress of working with ERA on a 427SC and I'm very please with their cars and the work that they are doing.
- Fred
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05-30-2008, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Oak Hill,
VA
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #095, w/ 1966 428
Posts: 143
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I own a Superformance with an FE and love it. But if they all cost the same I'd pick a Kirkham. I know two guys that have Kirkhams and the quailty goes beyond the aluminun body. A better car than the original.
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05-30-2008, 08:24 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,011
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kzof
Who makes aluminum Continuation CSX4000 cars? Sounds like KMS?
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05-30-2008, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Jose CA,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF_R_/BRG/FRBoss302/327CI/FordEFI/Under_Car_Exh/
Posts: 2,523
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Superformance if you want a car now. ERA if you can wait.
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05-30-2008, 10:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP, Keith Craft
Posts: 277
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1985 CCX
kzof
Who makes aluminum Continuation CSX4000 cars? Sounds like KMS?
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Correct. Whatever his other faults, Ol' Shel is smart enough to use the Kirkham chassis and body. |
05-31-2008, 06:26 AM
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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: 22,005
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It's very simple....
If you want to fool yourself, or others, in to believing "it is real," then CSX.
If aluminum is important to you, then Kirkham.
If you can wait, then ERA.
Otherwise, SPF.
If you can not afford an SPF, then investigate the myriad of others.
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05-31-2008, 06:45 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Greenville,sc,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 (KMP 266); CAV GT40
Posts: 1,464
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thats simple?
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05-31-2008, 07:02 AM
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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: 22,005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ENTDOC
thats simple?
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05-31-2008, 07:15 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Long Island, New York,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #678 427SO/468 Cu in.
Posts: 88
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Era 678
I bought my ERA 3 years ago and have less than 3000 miles on her due to family and business obligations. I belong to a great club on Long Island and can hardly attend any functions due to my business in refrigeration keeping me busy all summer. If you are looking for and ERA built car iwith every option, check out mine on cobra country or look at my pix. It breaks my heart to sell but if I cannot drive her, might as well let someone else enjoy the ride.
Mike
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