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- About lippy
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- Bay Area (Peninsula)
- State
- CA
- Country
- USA
- Cobra Make, Engine
- ERA 427, 427/487 side-oiler
- Tranny type
- Manual, TKO-600
- Horsepower
- 637
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SGwick liked post by lippy On thread : Oil filter used and why?This is correct. Do not use a racing filter on a driver. The filtration isn't adequate. Wix will tell you not to do it as well. I've used Wix 51515 and now I use a Baldwin 253. Baldwin and Wix...Liked On: 03-21-2020, 09:02 AM
Posted On: 11-20-2016, 08:54 AMJdata liked post by lippy On thread : Building TipsDon't keep track of the expenses. It's better to not know. If you ordered from ERA, they make a good product. But add 6 mo to the initial delivery estimate.Liked On: 05-13-2018, 03:32 PM
Posted On: 08-11-2013, 07:36 AMDOORGUY liked post by lippy On thread : Hallelujah Its Finished! Meet My New CobraNice car, gorgeous color.Liked On: 12-25-2017, 10:07 AM
Posted On: 12-23-2017, 07:42 PMjoyridin' liked post by lippy On thread : C7 Grand SportFunny this thread popped up again. I changed my mind again when I received a solid offer for the C1 Vette. I took it and then negotiated a great deal on a '17 Grand Sport 7-speed. More or less an...Liked On: 08-23-2017, 05:04 AM
Posted On: 08-22-2017, 09:22 PMBlacklemming liked post by lippy On thread : C7 Grand SportFunny this thread popped up again. I changed my mind again when I received a solid offer for the C1 Vette. I took it and then negotiated a great deal on a '17 Grand Sport 7-speed. More or less an...Liked On: 08-22-2017, 11:21 PM
Posted On: 08-22-2017, 09:22 PMLinks monetized by VigLinkACHiPo liked post by lippy On thread : C7 Grand SportThanks for everyone's input. I decided to keep the C1 and pass on the GS for now. My kids threw a fit when they caught wind, but I was unsure anyway. As someone mentioned, I can always make this...Liked On: 07-24-2017, 01:38 PM
Posted On: 07-24-2017, 11:14 AM1SwtRide liked post by lippy On thread : C7 Grand SportThe appeal is like any other classic... it is cool, and it looks good. Plus, it's easy to work on, parts are available, and it's fun to drive. I don't agree that it's expensive to run and maintain....Liked On: 07-20-2017, 06:35 PM
Posted On: 07-20-2017, 06:03 PMJohansson liked post by lippy On thread : Engine choicesI've ordered my ERA 427 and have begun to narrow down engine builders (another topic) and choices. I'm probably going to do a 428 but may do a 427. My goal is to have an engine that goes like stink...Liked On: 11-21-2016, 01:48 PM
Posted On: 05-30-2012, 05:28 PMDwight liked post by lippy On thread : Zn oils - What do you use?I've used Gibbs, Penn, and Valvoline VR-1. Conventional. Lately I've been using VR-1, it's good and cheaper.Liked On: 11-19-2016, 03:18 PM
Posted On: 11-17-2015, 12:51 PMJaydee liked post by lippy On thread : Anyone using an electric water pump?Keep in mind when an electric pump fails, it's usually sudden and without warning. A belt driven pump will usually start to leak so you know to replace it.Liked On: 11-14-2016, 11:09 PM
Posted On: 11-14-2016, 09:59 PMmoore_rb liked post by lippy On thread : So, let me tell the whole story....Get it running right without the vacuum advance. It helps with economy and temperature but you don't need it. You want to make sure you aren't getting too much advance, as it could damage things. One...Liked On: 11-09-2016, 03:44 PM
Posted On: 11-09-2016, 09:52 AMcdnus liked post by lippy On thread : Help me diagnose a problemPatrick and ACHiPo, I am using the capacitor, and both the capacitor and 6530 box are mounted under the glove box inside the car. The part that failed was the magnetic pickup inside the distributor....Liked On: 11-08-2016, 08:23 PM
Posted On: 11-08-2016, 11:44 AMmoore_rb liked post by lippy On thread : So, let me tell the whole story....I just had another MSD episode. The magnetic pickup on the dizzy went bad. Just for kicks unplug your dizzy and measure the resistance across the two pins. If it's above 1300 ohms then it's bad. Also...Liked On: 11-08-2016, 09:45 AM
Posted On: 11-08-2016, 09:45 AMera cobra liked post by lippy On thread : Lippy's ERA #797 build logIt's been a busy week. I took delivery of the engine on Wednesday night. It looks great, but it was really hard to get it around the workshop by myself. Before installing it in the car, I: - Checked...Liked On: 10-17-2016, 06:18 PM
Posted On: 01-26-2014, 08:49 PMera cobra liked post by lippy On thread : Lippy's ERA #797 build logFirst start and first drive today. TKB came by and was a huge help. I had a few things to finish: rough alignment, hang and adjust the doors, and assemble the interior. Before the first start, I...Liked On: 10-17-2016, 06:15 PM
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