I went with a ‘street’ oriented ERA FIA, some suggestions …
- Have ERA install the heater. It provides a bit of warmth especially when driving around town, but pretty much useless on the freeway. Does not really heat all that well, just takes the edge off a bit but worth having in my opinion.
- Battery Cutoff Switch - If you are going with the battery in the RR fender, ERA can mount a battery cut off switch in the bulk head behind the passenger seat.
- I have the SW gauges. The water temp,
oil temp,
oil pressure and speedo are mechanical. The tach, fuel and amp gauges are electric.
- I am 6’-4” and went with the 427 street seats in leather. I had them made with a bit less foam than standard and I fit reasonably well. I did use the seat tracks, so family and friends can drive the car, would estimate it raises the seat about an inch. ERA did make a custom FIA dash for me that is a bit ‘shorter’, so I could have a bit more room. That is one advantage of going with ERA or any other custom builder, they can make little tweaks here and there to help you fit.
- I would recommend having Connecticut Custom do the body work and paint on your car. They have done a lot of ERAs and they do a first rate job.
Best of luck with your project, and keep us posted!
- Tim
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