What do you think of this SPF with under car exhaust?

[Fullchat289]

Hi..MJJ

Superformance makes a fantastic Cobra replica. The one you picture, however, appears not to have an engine in it. I'm assuming this b/c it appears that the oil cooler is not hooked up and the front suspension looks to be uncompressed. Such is the case normally with an SPF as they come from South Africa in this state with the customer specifying the Engine/Trans options to their preference. I'm assuming you know this already....but I just mention it b/c of not knowing how deeply you've enquired about the car you have linked in your first post.

Others here have stated their preference on the wheel options, and I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to the appearance of the cobra replica, so I agree to the 15" wheel options that are available. You could either put an FIA style pin drive wheel on the car if you want a very early 427 look, go with the standard Halibrand replica wheel, or go for the more rare sunburst style that have also been reference here by Tim in Post #12. The disadvantage with the traditional look is that there are not many good tire choices for 15" wheels as there are with the taller 17" wheel that appears to be on the car in your link. You will have the option of more modern compounds over a wide range of tire manufacturers if you stay with the non-original appearing 17" option.

Also, you didn't need to explain yourself on why you prefer to own a cobra with an undercar exhaust, but I hope that when you finally get one in your garage, that you and your family enjoy it for many miles and many years. I'm sure your dear son will have trouble removing the smile from his face when his dad takes him for his first ride.

- Allen.

[Al G]

Originally Posted by Fullchat289

Hi..MJJ

Superformance makes a fantastic Cobra replica. The one you picture, however, appears not to have an engine in it. I'm assuming this b/c it appears that the oil cooler is not hooked up and the front suspension looks to be uncompressed. Such is the case normally with an SPF as they come from South Africa in this state with the customer specifying the Engine/Trans options to their preference. I'm assuming you know this already....but I just mention it b/c of not knowing how deeply you've enquired about the car you have linked in your first post.

Others here have stated their preference on the wheel options, and I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to the appearance of the cobra replica, so I agree to the 15" wheel options that are available. You could either put an FIA style pin drive wheel on the car if you want a very early 427 look, go with the standard Halibrand replica wheel, or go for the more rare sunburst style that have also been reference here by Tim in Post #12. The disadvantage with the traditional look is that there are not many good tire choices for 15" wheels as there are with the taller 17" wheel that appears to be on the car in your link. You will have the option of more modern compounds over a wide range of tire manufacturers if you stay with the non-original appearing 17" option.

Also, you didn't need to explain yourself on why you prefer to own a cobra with an undercar exhaust, but I hope that when you finally get one in your garage, that you and your family enjoy it for many miles and many years. I'm sure your dear son will have trouble removing the smile from his face when his dad takes him for his first ride.

- Allen.

You may be right about the one in the photo lacking an engine and transmission, but it's also lacking a hood scoop and roll bar. Looks like it is a street version to me.

[DanEC]

Well - this thread is probably on the path to being locked shortly. You never know how an innoculous question like "What do you think of this SPF with under car exhaust" can suddently take a turn for the worse.

[mnm99]

The side pipes are what makes the cobra. In your face looks and sound. I cant imagine the sound even being close to the same. If your worried about people burning there legs just remind them every time they get in and out. That's what I do with my wife. It's almost automatic now.

[Royce]

Originally Posted by mnm99

The side pipes are what makes the cobra. In your face looks and sound. I cant imagine the sound even being close to the same. If your worried about people burning there legs just remind them every time they get in and out. That's what I do with my wife. It's almost automatic now.

Amen, that was my point.

[DanEC]

I like sidepipes but I have a 66 Corvette with a pieced together old aluminum head L88 with 12:1 compression, old .600 lift solid cam, and 2-1/2 inch sidepipes. I wouldn't even think of firing the think up in my neighborhood until after 9:00 in the morning. When I decided to build my Cobra (replica) I decided not only that it was the street versions that I admired the most, but I didn't need another window rattling, car alarm sounding, neighborhood arosing car. But, I still have my fix for that when I like, and I sure can't second guess those that are fans of the S/C and Competition Cobras. Build what you want.

[mdross1]

[ Build what you want.[/quote]

What could be more clear than this statement,in the end we have to live with our creations. Nothing about our car needs to be changed (other than polishing the intake and water pump,great winter project) it only took near 10 yrs had fun the whole time.

[dallas_]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Build what you want.

What he said.