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We all are learning a lot of mechanics with these OLD engines. I ended up doing everything myself, got myself a lift, plenty of tools (the real good, nice and shiny Snap-On) and by now my garage is better outfitted than the mayority of mechanic shops.
Working on the car and engine is fun and challenging
When the Cobra and the 427 run perfect (if ever !!!)and have no problems I'll get bored and will have to pick up a new proyect to keep myself occupied when it rains.
Something allready in my mind, like a Jaguar C-type replica with a 6 cyl DOHC jag engine.
Will see.
In the meantime there are many things to improve on the Cobra, like rpm ratio to speed with my toploader and the 3.54 rear end.
Looks like a Tremec TCO II with overdrive .68 or .82 will have to replace the TL. I don't feel very good keeping 6000rpm for 30 minutes nonstop while doing 120mph on a Spanish Autobahn, and still beeing overtaken by some turbodiesel sedan.
There are some very fast diesels around now, and a Cobra has to be able to keep up with them.
Should I go with a .68 or a .82 TCO II ?
Any suggestions out there ?
Steve
First of all I know how you feel about your Cobra projects nearing an end. My has already dwindled, however, I still have those AMP rear A-Arms to install - I'm procrastinating. I don't have personal experience but would think .82 overdrive would be what you want - anything more may be too drastic.
Just curious - where do you live in Spain? You can reply offline or direct if you would like. I've heard of fender guards - in fact I use one but to use an American Flag - I would of thought you lived in France!
Well Toni,
get going with those A-arms ! You'll have your hands full.
I had to do some grinding, because the lower shock absorber body of my SPAX shocks would touch the A-arm . Check those clearances out while the A-arms are out of the car. I had to do the grinding from under the car because everything was in place allready, and I didn't want to do all over twice.
The front jag suspension is not the best thing in the world either. I did put larger disks and Willwood calipers on it but now the calipers hit the upper A-arms when turning, so the turn radius is very limited, and after a hard turn the calipers push the pads out of the way and the next braking procedure goes right to the floor . Can be very scary !
AMP makes a front suspension too. In fact I had one ordered and paid for, but the importer in England died and took my money with him . Now I am thinking of getting another set or do some engineering on the setup I have right now.
As for the tremec with the .68 I could do 209 mph with 6500rpm according to the Gear Calc .Wow !!!
Well , the flag is actually a beach towel. Anyway,those are the only colors which go well with a Cobra, aren't they ?
I live in the island of Mallorca. Beautyfull beaches, lots of mountain roads with no trafic (and no police radar) on Saturdays and Sunday morning and good weather all year round.
As for the French,be kind with them; they gave you the Statue of Liberty and helped you get rid of the British. Besides that they look only after themselves.
Stefan
Palma de Mallorca - it looks very nice has plenty of room to drive! I'd hate to see your shipping fees. Thanks for sharing with us/me. Best wishes and I can't believe you had to grind the A-Arms for the SPAX because AMP told me it was basically plug & play. I use SPAX too and may find myself using my grinder - hopefully not!
Hello Toni,
I tried to e-mail to you some pictures but I could not figure out how to.
So I posted pictures of the AMP A-arm in my gallery with the area marked which need some grinding done, should you have exactly the same shocks I have.
The overall view might also be interesting to you !
Steven
Thanks Stefan - your setup looks great! From your comments earlier it sounds as if you did the assembly yourself. I pounded the main axle through without putting on the large retaining nut on first, the result are damaged threads at the end of the axle rod so it all has to come back out - no fun! At least I only somewhat dumb since I've only done this to one side. Thanks for your pics - your inspiring me to get on my horse and finish this project.
Hello Toni,
the two supports which have the holes where the fulcrum shaft goes through are bolted to the differential, and have shims . If you find that you need a lot of pounding to get the shaft through it may be that the hole for the fulcrum shaft in the frame is not exactly aligned with the ones on the differential. You can unbolt the shaft support from the diff and take out or add shims to align the holes ( not too many shims though, since these are there to align the rear end with the frame.
You will see that the shafts will go through easy with just a nylon mallet.
If they go with great difficulty they are probably bending their way through the three holes. Stress and breakage will result.
Good luck
Stefan
you learn as you go
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Thanks for sharing with us/me. Best wishes and I can't believe you had to grind the A-Arms for the SPAX because AMP told me it was basically plug & play. I use SPAX too and may find myself using my grinder - hopefully not!
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