New GT-40 Forum - Page 2

trularin · #21 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010, 07:04 AM

A rose by any other name.

It is the great things about us, we each know what we find appealing and what we would like to have.

speed220mph · #22 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RANDYRC2

Who sells the GT40 kit car, CAV, RCR, Superperformance
What is the price and differences between them?

I wanted to build this car for road use and some open track events.

Don't forget a major player: ERA. As with the ERA Cobras, their GT40s are pricey, but you get what you pay for: originality, support and quality.

http://www.erareplicas.com/gt/gt.htm

BLACKJACK · #23 (**permalink**) 10-19-2013, 04:06 PM

I'm finally getting my ERA GT-40 back on the road after the explosion and fire several years ago.

I love the car, however - - visibility sucks. I'm looking for a set of Side Mirrors that will mount to the door frames or the plexiglass windows.

Any thoughts, suggestions pictures would be greatly appreciated.

Y'all have a really great day.

Blackjack

Mark IV · #24 (**permalink**) 10-19-2013, 05:36 PM

Jack,

Good to have you back!!!!!

See What mirrors are you using? - GT40s.com

Mark IV · #25 (**permalink**) 10-19-2013, 06:16 PM

Jack,

These "formula car" type mirrors also work well

Clois Harlan · #26 (**permalink**) 10-19-2013, 06:47 PM

I like both the GT40 and the Daytona Coupe. I just happen to fit better in a Coupe.

Hey Hershhow are you Dion these days?

Clois

gsharapa · #27 (**permalink**) 10-20-2013, 08:47 AM

I like the GT40 better than the Coupe as I never liked the way the roof on the Coupe is close to your head on the driver's side at least the way it was in SPF and Factory Fives I've sat in. I felt very good in my GTD GT40. Actually been thinking about going the GT40 route for my last car ie SPF, CAV or ERA if I can bring myself around to sell the Cobra or not!

SwiftDB4 · #28 (**permalink**) 10-24-2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACKJACK

I'm finally getting my ERA GT-40 back on the road after the explosion and fire several years ago.

I love the car, however - - visibility sucks. I'm looking for a set of Side Mirrors that will mount to the door frames or the plexiglass windows.

Any thoughts, suggestions pictures would be greatly appreciated.

Y'all have a really great day.

Blackjack

I have fender mounted mirrors on my SPF, but wish I had mounted some on the plexiglass windows instead. One thing that has helped tremendously is a pair of very small convex mirrors stuck to the regular mirrors. The convex ones are 1.25" x 2.25" and you can get them at most auto parts stores. Makes expressway driving a lot more comfortable and safe.

Dwight · #29 (**permalink**) 10-24-2013, 12:18 PM

I bought a RCR GT 40 three years ago this Dec.
I removed almost everything and rebuilding it.
Pulled the motor a couple of weeks ago to replace it with a 347 Eight Stack.
I'm have it paint Ford Race Red.

Goal is to have it on the road for the London Cobra Show.
Dwight

Igofastr · #30 (**permalink**) 10-24-2013, 06:12 PM

Mine are mounted to the forward portion of the door, and are marginally useful. Generally, the further the mirror is from yours eyes, the worse your view is going to be.

On trick is to use a passenger-side mirror on the dirver's side to magnify things. Seems to help.

BT SNAKE · #31 (**permalink**) 10-24-2013, 08:21 PM

Hi Clois,
I'm doing good. I just got the GT back in action. I took that Mass Flo crap system off and put the Motec and eight barrel back on. She runs sweet. The 347 is outstanding. The thing is an animal with gobs of torque.

BLACKJACK... ITS ABOUT TIME YOU OLE SPY.

Hersh

Dwight · #32 (**permalink**) 10-24-2013, 08:53 PM

BT Snake
what cam did you use? Do you know how much hp / tq you are making?

Dwight

BT SNAKE · #33 (**permalink**) 10-25-2013, 07:44 AM

Dwight,
I have to look for my receipt on the cam. The specs are on it. I'll
try to get that when I get back home this evening.
It dynoed at 476 HP to rear wheels and has 422 ft lbs torque.
I only have a thousand miles on it but what a difference over the old 306 I took out. So far the only thing is the gas mileage dropped about 5 miles a gallon. A good trade for gobs of torque.

Hersh

Howard Jones · #34 (**permalink**) 12-24-2013, 06:55 PM

To you all!

Dwight · #35 (**permalink**) 12-24-2013, 07:45 PM

I received my Eight Stack system back. Total rebuild with new parts that work!
They changed by side pull throttle to a center pull.
They did a flow test and set everything so all I have to do it set it on the motor and crank it. I will have to adjust the idle.

I have all the parts for the new 347 motor. We plan to assemble it starting next week.

Dwight