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01-15-2009, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Provo,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
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Small Block Surge Tank???
How many of you guys want the look of a billet big block surge tank that could BOLT to your SMALL BLOCK! 
We should finish the prototype this week. We will sell them for the standard $500. We will have a sale for 2 weeks and sell them for $400 for CC members. As you all can see, we are trying to listen to what you guys want and branch out and offer more products to the entire industry.
David
ps. For the next week, I will be working on a very special project, so I won't be able to answer this post. I decided I finally had to just block the time out to get it done!
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01-15-2009, 08:54 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX Cars
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Why? The 427 brass units fall apart, but the 289 style are bullet proof?
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01-15-2009, 09:00 PM
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how about a biilet BIGBLOCK to go with that billet BIGBLOCK tank? i would rather you did that. than try to fool someone with a BIGBLOCK tank on a smallblock.  
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01-15-2009, 09:07 PM
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Yea what Jeff said but a billet small block!
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01-15-2009, 09:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Allan A
Why? The 427 brass units fall apart, but the 289 style are bullet proof?
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Yes, the brass units do fall apart. That is precisely why we made our tanks out of billet aluminum for the big block cars. We are just wondering if people want them for the small block cars as well as you need some sort of expansion tank anyway.
We will be offering the tanks with both left and right outlets. Original cars came out on the left, but there are many people who need them on the right as well.
David
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01-15-2009, 09:22 PM
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Quote:
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how about a biilet BIGBLOCK to go with that billet BIGBLOCK tank? i would rather you did that. than try to fool someone with a BIGBLOCK tank on a smallblock. |
We are still working on the billet big block as we get time. That is a pretty massive undertaking. Alas, not everyone can afford a big block and I think they have pretty cool cars too.
David
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01-15-2009, 09:53 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP540 Keith Craft 427 Alum. 2x4 carbs. 610hp
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David,
I think it is a great Idea. I need one for my small block car. Will they be available at the open house.
Neil
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01-15-2009, 10:32 PM
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Quote:
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David,
I think it is a great Idea. I need one for my small block car. Will they be available at the open house.
Neil
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Yes, they will be ready. So, I will extend the sale through the Open House.
David
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01-15-2009, 11:34 PM
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I would buy one for sure. $400 is cheap compared to the frustration altering an FE model and having it leak after a few months!
Larry
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01-15-2009, 11:41 PM
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Those leaky tanks drove us crazy. We finally just gave up. They always blew up at just the "right" moment too...
I got the idea after I remembered that Hondas use an O-ring seal on their water pumps...hmmmm
Never had one fail and we have made a boat load of them.
David
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01-25-2009, 07:30 PM
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I have heard rumors a small block tank was made in my absence!
I will post pics tomorrow.
David
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01-25-2009, 08:11 PM
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Location: Graham, WA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison, 347 Stroker
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 I checked to expensive ( in todays economy, perhaps) It is a great idea that I have been trying to work out in my car. Ford 347. If you blow up picture you can see, room is tight!
Jim
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01-26-2009, 04:08 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF_R_/BRG/FRBoss302/327CI/FordEFI/Under_Car_Exh/
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so when you say small block, can we include 5.0L sizes tooo.
that is why i sold my setup. --it didnt fit on my 302.
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01-26-2009, 07:11 AM
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I think the 289/302 block is too narrow for this type of surge tank but maybe I'm mistaken.
Larry
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01-26-2009, 07:16 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadsters
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Too close to the distributer
I would like to get one, and would get one, except based upon the picture posted, it is too close to the distributer cap. I have the large diameter high performance cap and the tank would hit it. The tank should be moved forward, then I'll take one.
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01-26-2009, 11:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CobraEd
I would like to get one, and would get one, except based upon the picture posted, it is too close to the distributer cap. I have the large diameter high performance cap and the tank would hit it. The tank should be moved forward, then I'll take one.
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CobraEd,
Where would you like me to ship the tank? It fits the big distributor cap too.
David
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01-26-2009, 11:11 AM
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Location: LaFayette,
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Cobra Make, Engine: MidStates, 351W
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I'd be interested, as I've been messing around trying to convert a brass unit to fit my 351w. Is this a direct bolt on tank? What else needs to be added or fab to make it fit?
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01-26-2009, 11:22 AM
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We did a massive revision last week. Now the unit is a direct bolt on. It replaces the thermostat housing. No more messing around--only to have it leak!
David
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01-26-2009, 01:18 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CR 427 S/C, 351W, 5 Sp & KMP142 - 427 SO, 4 Spd
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David,
I'm in for one for the 351 - could you pm me any specifics for payment and
shipping. Thanks
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01-26-2009, 03:18 PM
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HI Cobra,
We are doing a little tweaking on the tank right now to make them just right. We should have them done in a day or two.
You can just give us a call and give us your visa info and we will get a tank out to you (and everyone else) as soon as they come off the machine.
David
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