horsepower

[Maricopa]

It's really no trouble at all, but in my defense I had no idea you were such a humourless turd. Now you can resume your thread where you will get all the same answers that have been posted here 1,000 times and was easily covered in a simple search.

Cheers.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Maricopa

It's really no trouble at all, but in my defense I had no idea you were such a humourless turd... )

Ender2664 -- I'm one of the few people on this forum that doesn't lie about his car's horsepower. I put out just under 500 HP at the flywheel. I can never use it all on the street. I can't even hit WOT for more than a second or two. Just testing my engine to make sure my secondaries open properly is dangerous. If you're going to be driving predominantly on the street, I think 350 to 400 at the flywheel is an honest, truthful answer as to how much you need. Even that amount will kill you in a heartbeat....

[ender2664]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Ender2664 -- I'm one of the few people on this forum that doesn't lie about his car's horsepower. I put out just under 500 HP at the flywheel. I can never use it all on the street. I can't even hit WOT for more than a second or two. Just testing my engine to make sure my secondaries open properly is dangerous. If you're going to be driving predominantly on the street, I think 350 to 400 at the flywheel is an honest, truthful answer as to how much you need. Even that amount will kill you in a heartbeat....

thank you, I appreciate the information. I was thinking with the weight being so low that a 400hp motor would have this thing running low 11s all day long, and that is more than enough for me!

[mikeinatlanta]

I have about 700. Its purpose is to get me close enough to know how much nitrous I'll need. My money is on needing a 200 shot.

Edit: I have a daily driver. I want a car so over the top dangerous that simply inserting the key into my garage door causes an adrenaline rush.

[1795]

When I was first shopping for a cobra I rode in a Antique's and Collectibles car that had a 351 Windsor in it with 375 horsepower and it had plenty of power to do what ever you wanted Of course that did not stop me from purchasingn ERA with about 500 hp

[twin turbo]

Originally Posted by ender2664

thank you, I appreciate the information. I was thinking with the weight being so low that a 400hp motor would have this thing running low 11s all day long, and that is more than enough for me!

400 flywheel hp in these cars will have you running 12's all day long, not low 11's. Doesn't mean you won't have fun though. Cheers.

[ender2664]

Originally Posted by twin turbo

400 flywheel hp in these cars will have you running 12's all day long, not low 11's. Doesn't mean you won't have fun though. Cheers.

I ran 12s in a 3500lbs z28 making 350hp. If u cannot break into 11s in a car under 2700lbs with 400hp, there is a problem with the car and/or driver.

[twin turbo]

Originally Posted by ender2664

I ran 12s in a 3500lbs z28 making 350hp. If u cannot break into 11s in a car under 2700lbs with 400hp, there is a problem with the car and/or driver.

Respectfully, being capable of breaking into the 11's is not the same as running low 11's all day long. Most of our cars are set up for handling, many have notchy shifting transmissions (such as a TKO), only a minority run drag radials, track prep is a big factor, and as you stated there is the driver skill factor.

Most Cobras run 12's. I'm not one of them, but it's the norm. Cheers.

[Blue66]

Originally Posted by twin turbo

there is the driver skill factor.

Cheers.

That is the name of the game. Very few Cobras at the drags do anything good. Very disappointing to watch them. You have to be able to hook and shift (unless ya have a auto in it)

[Jordansghost]

Originally Posted by ender2664

I ran 12s in a 3500lbs z28 making 350hp. If u cannot break into 11s in a car under 2700lbs with 400hp, there is a problem with the car and/or driver.

What you have to remember is that a cobra is not exactly aero efficient so considering 11s is not really what they are designed for. They are designed to make you love them, to make you smile and give you a thrill every time you ride them, to scare the **** out of you when you don't treat them with care and to kill you if you abuse them.

Pretty much like a good woman.

If you want an under 11s get a drag car

To get the "right" power for you, look at your torque and hp and consider what will it accelerate like? Look at your gears and diff ratio and consider what top speed, how easy to spin the wheel.

To get a a car you will never let go of, get one or build one that means something to you and sod every one else's opinion, after all we all believe our cobra is the best one ever made.

Btw, mine is an ls6 468 bhp at flywheel, 441 lbs torque per ton.