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11-16-2011, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Avmaviator
My next Kirkham will have a 4 cyl Honda turbocharged engine. It will be much better on gas, sounds awesome when revving high, and it is cheap.
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I'm really liking this idea and then I'd install one of those fart can exhausts. That would sound SO cool in a Kirkham. |
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11-16-2011, 03:05 PM
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WARNING - this post is designed to encourage debate. It is not meant in an inflamatory manner, but may easily be perceived that way.
If you want modern (427) engine
It could only be an ls7,
forged titanium, 6-bolt mains you should try us,
Anything else, coyote or ford is merely bias! 
Like I've said before, truth is it's each to their own with this stuff & I for truly enjoy the variety & craftmenship that goes in to this stuff...
But can someone please explain - if people are willing to "push the edge" (& more power be to them) with a modern engine, why they feel it's ok to put a coyote in the engine bay and scoff at the thought an ls7!?
It seems to me that the ls7 out of the box, is arguably a superior engine, and would fit happily in the engine bay of any modern cobra replica, without the need to modify foot boxes and chassis.
So if all things are equal, I've concluded this rubric generally explains the majority:
People who chose with their hearts pick the fe.
People who chose with their wallets probably pick the widsor
People who chose with their heads should pick the ls7
So how does one end up with the coyote? 
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11-16-2011, 03:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimis
WARNING - this post is designed to encourage debate. It is not meant in an inflamatory manner, but may easily be perceived that way.
If you want modern (427) engine
It could only be an ls7,
forged titanium, 6-bolt mains you should try us,
Anything else, coyote or ford is merely bias!
Like I've said before, truth is it's each to their own with this stuff & I for truly enjoy the variety & craftmenship that goes in to this stuff...
But can someone please explain - if people are willing to "push the edge" (& more power be to them) with a modern engine, why they feel it's ok to put a coyote in the engine bay and scoff at the thought an ls7!?
It seems to me that the ls7 out of the box, is arguably a superior engine, and would fit happily in the engine bay of any modern cobra replica, without the need to modify foot boxes and chassis.
So if all things are equal, I've concluded this rubric generally explains the majority:
People who chose with their hearts pick the fe.
People who chose with their wallets probably pick the widsor
People who chose with their heads should pick the ls7
So how does one end up with the coyote?
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I agree totally, the ls7 is by far the best crate motor going, thats why the corvette has such a huge following there awesome.
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11-16-2011, 04:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimis
WARNING - this post is designed to encourage debate. It is not meant in an inflamatory manner, but may easily be perceived that way.
So if all things are equal, I've concluded this rubric generally explains the majority:
People who chose with their hearts pick the fe.
People who chose with their wallets probably pick the widsor
People who chose with their heads should pick the ls7
So how does one end up with the coyote?
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I would have to say it is the same reason people buy a BDR or Superformance over a Kirkham....diminishing returns. Would I rather have a Kirkham, sure, especially those all metal bodies (the copper is my favorite), but on my measley pennance, I can not afford one, so i went with a car that is still a great quality, superb looks, and a LOT less expensive. Same with the Coyote, if I could find an LS7 for $6k, I'd be all over it...but there aren't any (new ones), so i went with a (so far) reliable motor with a lot of horsepower and the same modern technology.
But if your going to go that far, get an original.....or at least the real name-brand Shelby. It's almost cracks me up that there are "classes" amongst the replicas.
"My fake car is better than your fake car!" And "My not-the-same engine is better than your not-the-same engine."
For me it's about the best bang for my buck! But, then again, I'm a FNG! 
Chad
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11-16-2011, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
I'm really liking this idea and then I'd install one of those fart can exhausts. That would sound SO cool in a Kirkham.
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Did you see the original exhaust tips Mark Reid was going to use on his Kirkham 289FIA 
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11-16-2011, 05:14 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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Originally Posted by SinCityJets
I would have to say it is the same reason people buy a BDR or Superformance over a Kirkham....diminishing returns. Would I rather have a Kirkham, sure, especially those all metal bodies (the copper is my favorite), but on my measley pennance, I can not afford one, so i went with a car that is still a great quality, superb looks, and a LOT less expensive. Same with the Coyote, if I could find an LS7 for $6k, I'd be all over it...but there aren't any (new ones), so i went with a (so far) reliable motor with a lot of horsepower and the same modern technology.
But if your going to go that far, get an original.....or at least the real name-brand Shelby. It's almost cracks me up that there are "classes" amongst the replicas.
"My fake car is better than your fake car!" And "My not-the-same engine is better than your not-the-same engine."
For me it's about the best bang for my buck! But, then again, I'm a FNG!
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Well, technically some are a whole hell of a lot better than others and some are more like the real cars and deserve to be called a replica, where others deserve to be called a kit for good reason.
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11-16-2011, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RestoCreations
Well, technically some are a whole hell of a lot better than others and some are more like the real cars and deserve to be called a replica, where others deserve to be called a kit for good reason.
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I will concede that point, Sir! |
11-16-2011, 06:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
Did you see the original exhaust tips Mark Reid was going to use on his Kirkham 289FIA |
I know where you live and work and I could come by and install them on your car when you're not looking!
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11-16-2011, 10:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
Did you see the original exhaust tips Mark Reid was going to use on his Kirkham 289FIA |
Yep, but he installed the wrong engine for those tips. |
11-17-2011, 08:04 AM
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I have repented oh ye Gods of the chromed fart can!
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11-17-2011, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mreid
I have repented oh ye Gods of the chromed fart can!
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Mark, are you so embarrassed of your new exhaust that you have to photoshop it out of the picture??
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11-17-2011, 09:06 AM
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Now that right there is funny, I don't care who you are! |
11-17-2011, 10:07 AM
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Damn Arnaud, I was hoping no one would notice!
Ah, lovehamr's avatar...now all is good in the world!
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11-17-2011, 10:11 AM
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Phew! I think the intervention worked. We were about to initiate proceedings to revoke your Kirkham membership. |
11-17-2011, 12:15 PM
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Phew! I think the intervention worked. We were about to initiate proceedings to revoke your Kirkham membership. |
What??? If you did that, I'd be forced to buy an ERA with a crappy mod engine in it...
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11-17-2011, 12:46 PM
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11-17-2011, 02:30 PM
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Copart
Want a BOSS?
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Or maybe the supercharged 5.4?
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11-18-2011, 10:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mreid
I know where you live and work and I could come by and install them on your car when you're not looking!
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I would not mess with MrMustang's car, I hear he has a large box of "I'm not Capt. Dave" bumper stickers...  |
11-18-2011, 10:37 AM
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Yeah and I also hear he has a gang called 'da bunnies' that do most of his dirty work and dig up all sorts of negative info on people.
And Rodknock, yeah that's it! Only I had one on each side hoping it would sound twice as awesome! 
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11-18-2011, 11:24 AM
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Quote:
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Yeah and I also hear he has a gang called 'da bunnies' that do most of his dirty work and dig up all sorts of negative info on people. |
Mark,
You have no idea what "Da Bunnies" have dug out of your deepest, darkest, skeleton closet.....Things that would make most blush, or run from your housing screaming in terror.......But not to worry, "Da bunnies" have not had a reason to expose  those things publicly at this time. 
Bill S.
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