Man What A Day Part II - Drew's Cobra

gsharapa · #1 (**permalink**) 02-02-2003, 06:29 PM

Yep Tom you were right!

Stopped by Drew's this afternoon and he said, "Let's take my Cobra for a blast!" We took a ride down to Carrollton taking a nice leisure drive in 75 degree sunny afternoon. Then it happened.....the car just shut off and Drew coasted into a parking lot. What, a fuel pump out......or something else? Called David for the trailer and then thought could we possibly be out of gas? Gas guage says full but????? We called Tom Meadows and he balsted over and yep, bone dry!!!!!After a quick fill up we were on our way and that is when the fun began. David, Thanks for getting the trailer and starting down!

Drew took me for a pretty exciting ride and then pulled over and said, "Your turn!" I have to tell you guys, I've had three pretty fast Cobras the last one being a 600+ HP, 514 big block and I couldn't believe the power to weight ratio of this car. Yea it's got 630 horse but it is so streetable.......but more important it gets the power to the ground. Keith Kraft has the tork curve coming in perfect for a Cobra and when you stick your foot in it, it flyes, plastering you back into your seat. I have to say, "I'm truely impressed and has confinced me to reconsider a big small block stroker for my next Cobra! Maybe if all these guys interested in Drew's car play around long enough, I can gather up the funds to just buy this one. WOW What A Day!!!!!!!!!!

JBAIRD · #2 (**permalink**) 02-02-2003, 08:16 PM

Gas mileage is not one of this cars greatest attributes!! Beautiful day in the neighborhood for a Sunday romp in the streets. Thank you Tom meadows for the fuel. David, thank you for the almost needed trailer. This is only the second time in my 40 years that I have personally "run out of Gas" the other time was when I had car #703 w/ the 460. Had it about a week and wasn't paying attention .

ItsOnlyMoney · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 12:47 PM

No problem on the almost need for the trailer. I've been stuck on the side of the road with a slave cylinder that crapped out on me ... it's not a good feeling.

My gas gauge works but, not very accurate. It stays on full for a long time then quickly drops. I've gotten into the habit of resetting the trip odometer when I fill up. At around 100-125 miles I fill up.

David

Gary Morris · #4 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 01:25 PM

How could a RED car ever run out of gas? Especially one that has never used the secondairies? Now Drew's car....perfectly understandable....it's BLUE and blue cars go through gas quicker.....but if it's fuel economy you're looking for....keep it RED!!

Gary

ItsOnlyMoney · #5 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gary Morris
....it's BLUE and blue cars go through gas quicker.....but if it's fuel economy you're looking for....keep it RED!!
Gary

Speaking of being gaseous ...
Gary ... where was your car Saturday? Oh, that's right, in pieces, saving gas.

David ( non-gaseous, economical, SB, slow, Red SFP )

Doug Axelrod · #6 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 04:34 PM

Let's hear more about Drew's engine!!!

gsharapa · #7 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 04:40 PM

Here is a start on Drew's Engine:

Engine: Keith Craft custom 418 billet stroker, Four bolt main Winston Cup block with a King 4340 billet steel crank. Lunati billet steel 6.211 rods, Lunati roller cam, Stealth titanium valves, JE custom pistons. T&D shaftmounted rockers, Vic Jr. intake, MSD billet distributor and MSD ignition. Custom made from SPF Factory in South Africa are the 2" custom stainless-steel headers (ceramic coated) that fit Brodix 'Track 1' heads with CNC'd everything. Stainless steel sidepipes from Stainless Works. March drive pulleys, Wilwood brakes, polished spinners, center caps, and stainless steel quick jacks. SPF stainless steel puke tank (new). Floor mats, soft top, side curtains, tonneau cover. Shoulder harnesses, chromed fire extinguisher, rock guards, leather wheel, all braided steel fuel log and lines. Custom polished pent roof "COBRA" valve covers. McLeod billet aluminum flywheel, McLeod clutch. 3.73 diff. with Tremec TKO gearbox. Have all Dyno sheets for this one!! 630 hp/over 600 ft. lbs. of Torque. ARP bolts throughout entire engine down to oil pan. Canton road race pan, FRPP bellhousing, K&N billet air cleaner and filter.

That's the details, but the true test is a ride or drive in this beast!

James Baldwin · #8 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 06:35 PM

best of the best

Doug Axelrod · #9 (**permalink**) 02-04-2003, 09:21 AM

Let's see the dyno sheets! And more on the cam specs and heads
(good grief...I've gone off the edge....simple country doc asking about engine specs....oh well)
Let's have it!!!

JBAIRD · #10 (**permalink**) 02-05-2003, 03:39 AM

SECRET!!!

jrussell · #11 (**permalink**) 02-05-2003, 08:30 AM

Drew,
I can't wait to hear your car coming up to the top or the Origin garage in Austin this year!!!!!!!
God, just imagine car alarms going odd in a 3/4 mile radius............. WHOAH!!!!!
John R.

JBAIRD · #12 (**permalink**) 02-05-2003, 01:56 PM

Sorry, Won't be taking the car, as cannot even think of putting a chip on the car. still for sale, and have no more trailer. But i'll still be there.

427Aggie · #13 (**permalink**) 02-05-2003, 03:11 PM

Drew you need to get with Tom and them...they were talking about getting a big trailer for alot of cars and hauling them down?

Matt