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10-15-2021, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Colorado Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote
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There is no functional difference between the slab side and the 427 body styles. They essentially use the same chassis. I think the 427 body looks the best, and makes a fine cruiser.
As for nbo tinkering, it depends on what you mean by that. My car has a Coyote engine, using the stock computer. Nothing radical or trick about it - except the blower, of course. I just push the button and drive it. Change the oil ever fall/winter.
It's not tinker proof, though. I'm always messing around with it for one reason or another. 
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10-15-2021, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Woodland Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Aurora GRX
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Originally Posted by bobcowan
There is no functional difference between the slab side and the 427 body styles. They essentially use the same chassis. I think the 427 body looks the best, and makes a fine cruiser.
As for nbo tinkering, it depends on what you mean by that. My car has a Coyote engine, using the stock computer. Nothing radical or trick about it - except the blower, of course. I just push the button and drive it. Change the oil ever fall/winter.
It's not tinker proof, though. I'm always messing around with it for one reason or another. |
I am stuck between the 289 and the MK111 roadster, no pipes and no scoop......
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10-15-2021, 09:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chupee
I am stuck between the 289 and the MK111 roadster, no pipes and no scoop......
thx
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There is precedence for a 289 in the MKIII big block car. After Shelby and Ford bailed on the Cobra program, AC who built the actual cars, started making a car they called the AC289. It was a MKIII with a 289, without sidepipes, or hood scoop, and no rollbar. They were sold in the UK as righthand drive and in the US as lefthand drive. A lot of the European racecar drivers, considered these to be the best handling of all the Cobra's! They also had AC badges front and back, but many have had Cobra badges added to the front. You would definitely stand out in a sea of SC Cobra's! |
10-16-2021, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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Originally Posted by Chupee
I am stuck between the 289 and the MK111 roadster, no pipes and no scoop......
thx
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What a great place to be "stuck" ..... a 289 roadster and a MkIII roadster  |
10-16-2021, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by xb-60
What a great place to be "stuck" ..... a 289 roadster and a MkIII roadster |
The top photo is an early 260ci car, no one makes a replica of that version! You can tell by the lack of side vents, and the winged Shelby AC Cobra badges, front and back. You could take a late model 289 kit and do some surgery to it, Would make a cool car! And yes, I have thought about it. Maybe a Herbie Hancock, white with red interior and 2bbl carb, tribute car? |
10-17-2021, 01:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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Originally Posted by Harpoon PV2
The top photo is an early 260ci car, no one makes a replica of that version! ....
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You are correct. It's CSX2048.
I'd be happy to have - or build - a replica of that car 
Cheers,
Glen |
10-18-2021, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary, FE, Tremec TKO 600
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harpoon PV2
The top photo is an early 260ci car, no one makes a replica of that version! You can tell by the lack of side vents, and the winged Shelby AC Cobra badges, front and back. You could take a late model 289 kit and do some surgery to it, Would make a cool car! And yes, I have thought about it. Maybe a Herbie Hancock, white with red interior and 2bbl carb, tribute car?
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Check this out if you haven't seen it. It's only 9 minutes long and worth watching. A great Cobra and legendary Cobra owner. As cool as it gets, both Cobra and owner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1SQn4stkXA
Last edited by 767Jockey; 01-17-2022 at 08:33 PM..
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01-14-2022, 08:53 AM
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Location: Woodland Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Aurora GRX
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Picked up a car, now I can begin the journey.
Just arrived, an 82 Aurora Cobra. The story behind the co is pretty wild and I have hundrheds of docs filled with the original paperwork etc. Car drives nice and looks pretty good. Only complaint is I NEED MORE LEG ROOM!!!. Seems taking the seat rail off and bolting to the floor will.pick up a bit. Any suggestions? I am 5 11
and 180. Heres a short vid of the delivery.
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01-14-2022, 11:13 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR build #983, FRM 392
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chupee
Just arrived, an 82 Aurora Cobra. The story behind the co is pretty wild and I have hundrheds of docs filled with the original paperwork etc. Car drives nice and looks pretty good. Only complaint is I NEED MORE LEG ROOM!!!. Seems taking the seat rail off and bolting to the floor will.pick up a bit. Any suggestions? I am 5 11
and 180. Heres a short vid of the delivery.
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Have you started the CA registration process yet? Will you be going the SB100 route? |
01-14-2022, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Orange,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chupee
Just arrived, an 82 Aurora Cobra. The story behind the co is pretty wild and I have hundrheds of docs filled with the original paperwork etc. Car drives nice and looks pretty good. Only complaint is I NEED MORE LEG ROOM!!!. Seems taking the seat rail off and bolting to the floor will.pick up a bit. Any suggestions? I am 5 11
and 180. Heres a short vid of the delivery.
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Video did not come through...and I'm anxious to see it! Congratulations. |
01-14-2022, 09:39 PM
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Fantastic! Herbie was my neighbor for years. Great guy and player! |
01-15-2022, 01:02 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC, 1964 289 stroked to 331, toploader
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Well,...
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Originally Posted by Harpoon PV2
The top photo is an early 260ci car, no one makes a replica of that version! You can tell by the lack of side vents, and the winged Shelby AC Cobra badges, front and back. You could take a late model 289 kit and do some surgery to it, Would make a cool car! And yes, I have thought about it. Maybe a Herbie Hancock, white with red interior and 2bbl carb, tribute car?
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Legenmetals, on here, did a 260 tribute car that is incredible. Has a real 260 with Webers. An immaculately done car! I think he was thinking of selling it at one point... probably is on here somewhere.
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Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC
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10-16-2021, 05:20 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by bobcowan
There is no functional difference between the slab side and the 427 body styles. They essentially use the same chassis. I think the 427 body looks the best, and makes a fine cruiser.
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Bob,
Just a minor correction, as the "Street" side SPF uses a round tube frame and different suspension setup vs the square tube, coil over chassis for the SPF 427 body style. 
Bill S.
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10-16-2021, 09:08 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Aurora GRX
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Potential candidate
As I begin to view the wide range of options I stumble on this car. Curious if there are any obvious deal breakers on a car of this nature.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...bra-mrkii-fia/
thanks for any tips!
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10-16-2021, 10:37 AM
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Looks pretty sweet.
Only two items i can see the the lower pedal-box cover is peeling indicating it has/had a brake or clutch fluid leak. Same issue for the R/rear tire sidewall discoloration. Could be old and already corrected.
Not what I'd call a deal breaker.
The 8 stack EFI is a great addition to the drivability.
Another thing that is well thought out is in the grill opening there are two small LED turn indicator lamps. Since the Driving lights block the opposite turn signal indicator at an oblique angle as viewed from someone at a 4-way intersection.
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