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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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prp289 liked post by lippy On thread : First Replica: Cobra, Daytona or GT40?I started off wanting a Daytona and ended up with a Cobra. The primary reason for any project for me is to build the car with my kids. I went with the Cobra for two primary reasons: (1) off all the...Liked On: 08-03-2015, 10:14 PM
Posted On: 08-01-2015, 09:45 PMBlue66 liked post by lippy On thread : Looking at going back to a carb!!That's an understatement. I'm using a carb (Holley HP Ultra 950). The cost of the carb + intake + fuel pump + fuel lines + fittings + filters + regulator is almost $3k. This is good stuff (Aeroquip,...Liked On: 07-05-2015, 07:26 PM
Posted On: 09-01-2013, 11:41 AMJaydee liked post by lippy On thread : In Car StereoI wanted something hidden, but something good. What I chose is a JL Audio HD600/4 amp, which has line-level attenuation, so you can plug an iPod or iPhone directly into it. All you see in the car is...Liked On: 04-30-2015, 04:18 PM
Posted On: 04-30-2015, 02:30 PMprp289 liked post by lippy On thread : RTV or Seam SealerCall ERA and ask specifically what they use. I had a few tubes from them and it was excellent. I later needed more and bought a high-performance seam sealer from McMaster-Carr, which performed well...Liked On: 02-15-2015, 10:32 AM
Posted On: 02-14-2015, 10:21 PMSPF1061 liked post by lippy On thread : 15" Avon CR6ZZ compared to 17" performance tiresI run the Avons with a 640 HP ERA. I can say it's almost impossible to break them loose on hard acceleration and they are very predictable and comfortable. I really like the look of 15" tires in...Liked On: 02-12-2015, 05:59 AM
Posted On: 02-11-2015, 11:51 AMLinks monetized by VigLinkRodKnock liked post by lippy On thread : Source for AvonsI like the look of 15s. Either way, in a powerful car that weighs 2500# and has a short wheelbase, get the best tires you can.Liked On: 01-08-2015, 12:01 PM
Posted On: 01-07-2015, 09:24 PMFatBoy liked post by lippy On thread : Source for AvonsI like the look of 15s. Either way, in a powerful car that weighs 2500# and has a short wheelbase, get the best tires you can.Liked On: 01-08-2015, 12:04 AM
Posted On: 01-07-2015, 09:24 PMJ.Jensen liked post by lippy On thread : Warning: New Guy ContentSame deal for me. After seeing many in person, it came down to Kirkham and ERA. The main purpose of my build was to do it with my kids so I chose ERA.Liked On: 12-30-2014, 03:11 PM
Posted On: 12-28-2014, 02:08 PMBernica liked post by lippy On thread : Warning: New Guy ContentSame deal for me. After seeing many in person, it came down to Kirkham and ERA. The main purpose of my build was to do it with my kids so I chose ERA.Liked On: 12-28-2014, 02:11 PM
Posted On: 12-28-2014, 02:08 PM4pipes liked post by lippy On thread : Time to install an engine and transI bought the Harbor Freight 2-ton crane and tilter for about $200 with coupons, delivered. I called a few friends over and my wife made sandwiches. You could do it with 2-3 guys easily in about 3...Liked On: 12-27-2014, 10:24 AM
Posted On: 12-27-2014, 10:08 AMBernica liked post by lippy On thread : Considering a Cobra have some questionsA 991 TT is just a very different car. I like them both, but wouldn't consider a 991 TT as a substitute for a Cobra, or vice versa. Also, to be honest, I'd just as soon have an S coupe vs a TT.Liked On: 12-24-2014, 04:03 PM
Posted On: 12-24-2014, 04:02 PMguye liked post by lippy On thread : Chasing cobraphile audiophiles.....People on this forum give me s*it all the time for installing a stereo, but I'm glad I did. I have sidepipes and an FE so I need to wear earplugs. But believe it or not, I can still hear the stereo...Liked On: 12-11-2014, 03:47 PM
Posted On: 12-11-2014, 03:12 PMitempany liked post by lippy On thread : I suppose this has been posted before?It's so true that the guys with the replicas (like me) keep them clean and nice, and the real ones are often ratted up and raced. Every year I go to Laguna Seca for the historics, where my...Liked On: 12-02-2014, 02:28 AM
Posted On: 12-01-2014, 06:58 PMrodneym liked post by lippy On thread : I suppose this has been posted before?It's so true that the guys with the replicas (like me) keep them clean and nice, and the real ones are often ratted up and raced. Every year I go to Laguna Seca for the historics, where my...Liked On: 12-01-2014, 10:46 PM
Posted On: 12-01-2014, 06:58 PMxb-60 liked post by lippy On thread : I suppose this has been posted before?It's so true that the guys with the replicas (like me) keep them clean and nice, and the real ones are often ratted up and raced. Every year I go to Laguna Seca for the historics, where my...Liked On: 12-01-2014, 07:30 PM
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