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08-17-2007, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Spartanburg,
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Cobra Make, Engine: in the hunt ....
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SPF owners
Folks, I have been looking for a used cobra for about a year now. I think I have found one that is right for me. It is a SPF # 18?? from 2005. It has the usual SPF options, and a 351W from Performance Enginering. This is a one owner car with abot 5,000 miles. It has not been wrecked, and looks to be taken well care of. I have asked the owner all questions I could think of, are there some standard questions I should ask? The only thing I have left to do is go see it in person. The car is blue with steel grey stripes, and is located in Cinn. I would really appreciate any advice.
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08-17-2007, 08:18 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: spf 2112 *427 stroker windsor
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I would question the car #18 from 2005. Last i recalled they were at car# in the #2000 range in 05.
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08-17-2007, 08:25 AM
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Location: Glenwood Landing or Southampton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, FRP460 Big Block
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I agree; be leary. I would think #18 would have been built in the mid to late 90s? Nothing wrong with having an early SPF, as long as the seller is forthcoming in providing correct build information.
Good luck.
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New York
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08-17-2007, 08:26 AM
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Duplicate the car new for $52,900, you should be paying about 45k for that car with 5K miles
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08-17-2007, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: SF Bay Area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1019
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Guys, I think he means the car number is in the 1800's (ie: 18??), not #18.
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08-17-2007, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Previous owner of SPF#1938, with a Keith Craft 496ci Genesis 427 side oiler, 667 FWHP, 633 FWTQ, 560 RWHP, 550 RWTQ.
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08-17-2007, 08:47 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#0760
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A #1800 series car could possibly be titled as a 2005 model, but most were 2004 models. Having the entire VIN# would be helpful. 2005's started around #1990. But remember, actual production date, time for transportation across the big pond, and the time spent in dealer inventory may effect the model year designation of the car. Major changes to the cars between car's #1800's and #1900 would be mainly the revision to the wiring harnesses. But the differences there are EXTREEMLY MINOR. Does Ohio title the car based on the year of the engine block maybe? Anyway, mechanically, there is little difference in the design of the car. Drop me an email if you have further questions along this line.
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08-17-2007, 08:52 AM
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Location: Yorba Linda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
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A new roller with anything short of a cheapo Ford crate engine and used Tremec (and YOU installing it) won't get close to your quote, Max. You still have local sales taxes, DMV fees, registration, etc. Any SPF done correctly will run in the high 50's to start.
You are correct on the used SPF with 5K for $45K...those deals can be found....during the dead of winter.
Sean, as far as the # of the car you're looking at, I think you're referring to #18xx, which may place it into '03-04 territory. Check the top flange on the headers (at the cylinder heads)...there is date stamp there (day/month/year) and that is somewhat of an indicator of the 'approximate' build time (my car, #747, has a date code of Feb 2000 as a reference, though it could have been built/assembled as early as Dec 1999).
Check the exterior paint really well. The finishes are awesome, but there have been some instances of bubbling and most owners had them warranty repaired (the dealer network stands behind their product quite well).
-Dean
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08-17-2007, 08:54 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#1245 w/ 1966 427 SO
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Guys: I don't know if 2005 is that far off for a number 1800 car. -Easy to look up; just check with SPF. I have car 1245 and it was delivered in early 2002. I would guess most 1800 cars were delivered in '04.
nsurenceman- Is the car being sold by a private seller, or is it at Dynamic Motorsports (in Cinci)? I know Eric @ Performance Enginering and he is a top-notch builder that stands behind his stuff. Is the 351w in the car a custom built engine by PE or is it a Ford crate motor that they simply installed in the car?
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08-17-2007, 08:59 AM
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Beam Me Up Scottie
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Location: Squantum (part of Quincy),
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
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Originally Posted by nsurence man
I would really appreciate any advice.
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BUY IT
and have fun. A reasonable price should be in the area of $48 to $50K during the summer, assuming it has no noticeable defects. Check the For Sale ads here on CC and Cobra Country for typical prices.
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08-17-2007, 09:12 AM
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SPF 1415 left Dynamic Reno as a roller on 06/18/2002 so I would estimate an 1800 number chassis would likely by a 2004 build. Would advise do a search here and on other similar forums for PE engine discussions and read back several years just for info, good luck on your decision |
08-17-2007, 12:32 PM
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Guys, my mistake I checked my notes it is SPF# 1995 (2005). Thanks for all the replies. From what I've read here today, the price looks right. Again thanks for the help. The car is being sold by an individual that purchased it from the company mentioned above. P.E. did the engine install, a FMS crate engine. Dyno was around 400HP not RW, but plenty for my first endeavor.
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08-17-2007, 09:55 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
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P.E. did the engine install, a FMS crate engine
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08-17-2007, 10:03 PM
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08-18-2007, 11:29 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
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Hey, Billy...how's it hangin'...? Hope you're well ....
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08-19-2007, 03:57 PM
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Sean: Hey, did you get your email?
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08-20-2007, 08:10 AM
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Red,
You can call dynamic motorsports today and get what i referred to for 52900. PE 351 with 430 hp.
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