Kirkham fuel tank area measurements

mtml427 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 09:30 PM

Can anyone tell me the measurements for the fuel tank area on the Kirkham 427 and 289 FIA Cobras. I believe the Kirkham is the direction I want to head but need to know if it can fit.

Ronbo · #2 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 09:37 PM

Might be best if this was moved to the Kirkham forum...

mtml427 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 10:26 PM

Ron, I see you own a Kirkham. Would you mind sharing?

Got the Bug · #4 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 10:36 PM

mtml427 - Are you talking about installing a fuel cell or some other tank in a Kirkham?

mtml427 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 11:01 PM

Yes, I intend to install a carbon graphite encapsulated tank and need to know the amount of room I have to play with. I would prefer to keep the trunk undisturbed.

mickmate · #6 (**permalink**) 10-09-2008, 08:23 AM

This pretty well fills up all the available space http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...p?product=1629 6 1/2 deep at the front, 10 deep at the back, maybe just 24 long and max width 48 but as you can see it can't be a box to fill those dimensions. Let me know if there's more specific numbers I can help with or where the can dimensions are you're looking at.

mtml427 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks Mick. I checked with Tom Kirkham today and received some very good news. Now it's on to the rest of this project. I am still trying to decide on 427 v.FIA hybrid.

mickmate · #8 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 05:13 AM

You can't go wrong with a company or a decision like that! I like the off the beaten path choice.........