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12-04-2014, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Zachary,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hunter - 427
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Australia has HP limits?
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12-04-2014, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brunswick,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
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Jay, what wheels is he running to use the billboards?
BTW Gary, this statement "You cannot own AND drive something like that 800 hp Cobra in Australia. Period." We see as just another reason not to live in Oz. I can't believe all the crap you guys have to go through for your gov.
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12-04-2014, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lovehamr
Jay, what wheels is he running to use the billboards?
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Those are the original 15s Backdraft supplied on cars about 4 years ago (factory closed). The Billboards required a bunch of work to fit and turn etc. |
12-04-2014, 10:39 AM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashburn
Those are the original 15s Backdraft supplied on cars about 4 years ago (factory closed). The Billboards required a bunch of work to fit and turn etc.
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Are they pin drive knock-off wheels or lugs? And how bullet-proof are the rear axles, rear end and drive train? Torque like that can do evil things to those parts, especially with sticky tires. 
But then, you already know that. Just curious...
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12-04-2014, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
Are they pin drive knock-off wheels or lugs? And how bullet-proof are the rear axles, rear end and drive train? Torque like that can do evil things to those parts, especially with sticky tires.
But then, you already know that. Just curious... |
They are the standard BDR style knockoffs (in the rear they are directly bolted to the half shafts). The suspension is all solid mounted or rollerized (no rubber or poly here), half shafts are by the Drive Shaft Shop and the diff is custom built by Diffsonline. So it should all be good for atleast a couple rips  |
12-04-2014, 12:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz64
I don't intend on ever owning a Nissan Leaf.
I've owned 400hp cars, I've owned a 270kph Superkart, have driven 600hp cars, mechanic for over 30 years. You cannot own AND drive something like that 800 hp Cobra in Australia. Period.
Good luck to those who think they can.
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YOU can not, and why not specifically in Australia? I daily drove a 700rwhp car with zero issues for 3 years here in the US, including in the snow.
So for those of us that can and do, thanks for wishing us....luck. Really, it is not needed. A little bit of common sense is all that is necessary.
I bet Jays 800rwhp backdraft has better street manners than most 400hp Cobras do. Does that chap your ass or what?
Last edited by itstock; 12-04-2014 at 12:39 PM..
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12-04-2014, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Keller,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 806, KC 482 FE
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What are the details of the engine or is there another thread that covers it?
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12-04-2014, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by GaryT
What are the details of the engine or is there another thread that covers it?
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It's a Ford Racing Aluminator NA Crate Engine with a VMP Stage 3 Gen2 supercharger kit running a little over 16psi boost. Using E85 to run it for the enhanced cooling effect. Tuning was done in house with Lund Racing making remote adjustments. |
12-04-2014, 03:06 PM
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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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Love that Coyote motor! Now I just need to find my '61 Starliner and buy it back. Then I will be seeking advice from you Cashburn.
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12-04-2014, 03:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
Love that Coyote motor! Now I just need to find my '61 Starliner and buy it back. Then I will be seeking advice from you Cashburn.
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12-04-2014, 04:36 PM
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Yup, I know! It would be a project for sure. Pretty much like putting a Cammer in, but it has been done before.
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12-04-2014, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cashburn
Take out the towers |
Not wanting to hijack this thread, so I will find you later.
This thread is about an 800hp Monster that will, IMHO twist alot of metal and beat hard parts to death. Just looks like lots of maintenance to me.
That's what the customer wanted, so that's what he got. 
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12-04-2014, 06:21 PM
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Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lovehamr
Jay, what wheels is he running to use the billboards?
BTW Gary, this statement "You cannot own AND drive something like that 800 hp Cobra in Australia. Period." We see as just another reason not to live in Oz. I can't believe all the crap you guys have to go through for your gov.
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On the contrary. If you carefully parse it the combination of driving and owning is excluded. The combination of not owning and not driving makes no sense, but what about owning and not driving and driving and not owning? 
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12-05-2014, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashburn
Take out the towers |
Big Fords of the 60's do not have shock towers......there is plenty of room as the 427 Cammer bolted right in...............
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12-05-2014, 09:23 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR
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Sounds great! I think he'll find he is going to need drag radials on the back. Cheers.
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12-05-2014, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Columbus,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 714
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I would likely ignore the hater comments. Everyone has a right to build what they want. At the London show I had an SPF parked next to me with a 525 CI pushing 750 HP and a few cars back a FF that was a twin turbo putting out nearly 1,000 HP. Build what you want and drive it safely!
Phil
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12-05-2014, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: redcliffe,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427SC 482 Cammer
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A lot people that supposedly know a lot more then me told me I wouldn't get my Kirkham registered with a Cammer down here in OZ.
Proved them wrong this week, guess I knew more then they thought. LOL
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12-05-2014, 07:43 PM
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Every country has it's own laws for vehicle modification. Then there is the inspecting officers interpretation of said laws.
I've seen many cars get registered and wonder how. It's then only a matter of time before a police officer shows interest.
In Australia at least, there is modification limits. I'd like to have a WRX with 900hp, or a 2010 Camaro with roughly the same.
What I'd like and what is allowed are completely different, and I abide by that.
I value my own life, the lives of my fellow passengers, and all other road users.
End of debate for me.
Back to topic.
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12-05-2014, 08:16 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz64
I value my own life, the lives of my fellow passengers, and all other road users.
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Oy vey. I'm not sure what the point is here, but it sounds like the holier than thou "double roll bar" or the "I live my life perfectly safe and can do no wrong" argument I so much enjoy and love.
Please spare us, because I'm sure you always make sure your brakes, tires and other safety equipment on all your cars need nothing, you and your family drive the safest vehicles available on the road today with latest safety equipment, you don't drink alcohol or sugary drinks or smoke or run yellow and/or red lights, floss and brush your teeth, make sure everyone in your family sees the dentist and doctor on a regular basis, exercise daily, eat a low fat low carb diet, etc.
I could on and on about how we all take chances daily with our lives as well as the lives of others, except me of course. So please don't preach.
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12-06-2014, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Oy vey. I'm not sure what the point is here, but it sounds like the holier than thou "double roll bar" or the "I live my life perfectly safe and can do no wrong" argument I so much enjoy and love.
Please spare us, because I'm sure you always make sure your brakes, tires and other safety equipment on all your cars need nothing, you and your family drive the safest vehicles available on the road today with latest safety equipment, you don't drink alcohol or sugary drinks or smoke or run yellow and/or red lights, floss and brush your teeth, make sure everyone in your family sees the dentist and doctor on a regular basis, exercise daily, eat a low fat low carb diet, etc.
I could on and on about how we all take chances daily with our lives as well as the lives of others, except me of course. So please don't preach. |
He lives in Brisbane so he is more likely to be injured from one of their wild creepy crawlies than anything else. |
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