Great Asp's Superformance - FE Build - Page 8

Great Asp · #**141** (**permalink**) 12-07-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

beautiful car.

curious though, I've heard that individual filters on a stack/weber set up will hurt top end hp by limiting airflow. Have you had your engine dyno'd with and without the filters installed, and if so, did they affect hp at all?

Haven't dyno'd it with the air filters/ no air filters. We will see, but I "am told" by many that the aire filters will not be an issue since the system will flow more than I need anyway.

But I will be interested to see how it pans out. The booties knocked the motor down 40 and 40, so I will not be using those

E

Great Asp · #**142** (**permalink**) 12-07-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TerrysSPF

Eric- Those Avon's DO look a skinny in the back. Are they 275's or 295's?
Oh well........they could be 245's and still have more grip than the 305 BFG's!

I like the look of those filters. Where did you get them? It will be interesting to see what (if any) changes in dyno figures will be with / and without filters.

This is becoming not only a very fun / interesting thread to follow, but also quite an informative one as well - especially to those looking into a FI system and/or thinking about purchasing Avons.

-Car is looking good buddy!

Terry,

I think it's the floor dust on the tread making them look skinny. They are 295's. The 325's are an idea, but I think I would want to mod the rims then to get fender clearance.

"they could be 245's and still have more grip than the 305 BFG's!"

You are right about that!

They should be 295's, that's what I ordered. They look narrow in that pic though.

I got the filters from a good friend of mine on "consignment" from Roush to see what will work. I like the filter top with the bubble instead of the flat one.

Help me by chanting "Engine go into the car, Engine go into the car, Engine go into the car......"

Thanks for the kind words Terry!

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Great Asp · #**143** (**permalink**) 12-17-2008, 11:12 AM

More progress pics!

I think the next posting will be DYNO VID!!!!

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Great Asp · #**144** (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 03:23 PM

More progress!

Close to firing this puppy up!

Sipepipes meet Cobra!

It's gettin there!

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Bill Wells · #**145** (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 03:54 AM

Eric- it just keeps looking better . And Ron's side pipes are a work of art . Bill

Great Asp · #**146** (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Wells

Eric- it just keeps looking better . And Ron's side pipes are a work of art . Bill

Thanks Bill!

You didn't remind me to take the plastic off the sidepipes before firing the motor!

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Fordzilla · #**147** (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 11:18 AM

Eric, It's looking sharp! I love the color. Looks to be about the same color as my '69 Mustang- Acapulco Blue.
Bet you can't wait to be touring in it!

Bill Wells · #**148** (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 03:19 PM

Eric, I knew you would figure out that the plastic coating needed to be removed . LOL , but once again I must remind you that DEER WHISTLES are a MUST . Bill, game warden

Scott M Jackson · #**149** (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 06:34 PM

Eric, help me out here. What is the large "reservoir?" on the engine left of the radiator header tank? The round one in brushed aluminum. Thanks, Scott

Great Asp · #**150** (**permalink**) 01-01-2009, 04:18 PM

Scott,

That is a rather dandy piece that Randall Thomas at Performance Unlimited makes for Superformance Cobras.

It is a 2 quart overflow (and most importantly) and recovery tank for the radiator.

http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr...thertanks.html

Most installers give you a Jaz tank mounted low, which is most useless (IMHO) since it does not allow recovery of any coolant. This unit allows for the cooling system to pull the overflow back into the system rather than burping it out all over the engine compartment, or you have to manually drain it.

They are really nice.

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FUNFER2 · #**151** (**permalink**) 01-02-2009, 09:02 PM

Is there a club cobra buy deal, for the Dynatek ?

Great Asp · #**152** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Is there a club cobra buy deal, for the Dynatek ?

Kevin,

I'll check with the DynaTek boys and see.

I hope I get my normal cut...

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sparks · #**153** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 08:28 AM

Whens the first start up video comin" ??????

Great Asp · #**154** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sparks

Whens the first start up video comin" ??????

soon, very soon!

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FUNFER2 · #**155** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 01:18 PM

Great asp- you have email.
Kev

Great Asp · #**156** (**permalink**) 01-22-2009, 02:11 PM

Well, I am getting on a plane in the morning and flying to Texas to see my car for the first time, and squeeze in a chassis dyno or two (or three)

In the morning, I will rise from bed like this:

Should vids and pics posted by tommorrow night

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FUNFER2 · #**157** (**permalink**) 01-22-2009, 04:23 PM

lol, love the pics. Good luck in your travel's and hope you're amazed with the dyno resluts !!!

When you get back bud, email or call, as I want to hear everything !!!

Thanks,

Great Asp · #**158** (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 09:27 PM

WOOT!

Just got back from KCM in Plano, and had a chance to work with Rob and Michael on my motor. The idle and WOT tunes were complete, and we focused on partial throttle before and after lunch.
One pass at WOT early in the day
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514 hp @ 550 lb-ft.

I have decided to go with the screens for the air horns to keep rocks and large bugs out of the motor. These were recommended by Dynatek, and they indicated there was no need to change the tune with them. They were right, we lost one (1) hp at WOT, and gained some torque. The screens were part number 99217.250 and bought from Pierce Manifolds for under $40 a pair (4 pr’s required). Pierce has a good website, lots of Weber stuff. I might try the billet air cleaners at some time.
http://www.piercemanifolds.com/airfilters.htm

Top Down

Side Pipes looking good!

A good day, more dyno needed for mid-range driving. The guys at KCM were great to work with today.

Burn-out vids next!!!

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Nantucket427 · #**159** (**permalink**) 01-26-2009, 07:56 AM

Can we get a group by from KCM?

Great Asp · #**160** (**permalink**) 01-26-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nantucket427

Can we get a group by from KCM?

They had another FE on n engine stand with the DynaTek Classic Injection ready to go in a Ford pick-up. It had black throttle bodies...hummm...

You will have to ask Keith about a discount, but I know where you will be able to get a real good tune for a 496 FE for free!

Eric