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65 CobraCharlie liked post by casedoc On thread : Pre-owned Cobra for someone with no mechanical experience?I, too, am not a mechanic, but found a local Speed Shop that I trust 100% in taking care of the mechanicals. @66gtk, fully agree - stay far away from the Ford dealership!Liked On: 04-04-2017, 10:54 AM
Posted On: 03-14-2017, 09:18 AM65 CobraCharlie liked post by Bartruff1 On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsThose Cobras for under 25 would be a good place to start.... if I ever have another built, I will go slab side with a box stock 289...we all have different wants and needs....I have no need for...Liked On: 03-03-2017, 04:12 PM
Posted On: 03-01-2017, 12:29 PM65 CobraCharlie liked post by 120mm On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsI would think the OP would be happier with "standard" or "typical" rather than "stock". A 4.6 or 5.0 Coyote is an unusual engine to put in a Cobra replica. Because of this, stock or no, there will...Liked On: 03-03-2017, 04:11 PM
Posted On: 02-28-2017, 08:45 PM65 CobraCharlie liked post by brodie On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsSummit racing has 347 stoker engine that's not that expensive. Or race junk.comLiked On: 03-03-2017, 04:11 PM
Posted On: 02-28-2017, 02:43 PM65 CobraCharlie liked post by YerDugliness On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsI will say this to the OP...make sure if you do buy an already built replica that you get the history from the seller...including the sources for all of the equipment on the car. You would be...Liked On: 03-03-2017, 04:11 PM
Posted On: 02-28-2017, 10:58 AMLinks monetized by VigLink65 CobraCharlie liked post by cycleguy55 On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsMy wife likes the Cobra, but as a passenger - she is not interested in driving it. Between no experience with manual transmissions and a higher level of driving caution due to impaired vision in one...Liked On: 03-03-2017, 04:10 PM
Posted On: 02-28-2017, 10:27 AM65 CobraCharlie liked post by 120mm On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsThere... fixed it for you.Liked On: 03-03-2017, 04:10 PM
Posted On: 02-27-2017, 08:40 PM65 CobraCharlie liked post by cycleguy55 On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsYou might be interested in this article: https://www.rcnmag.com/fresh-finds/spring-cleaning?utm_source=StreamSend&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&utm_campaign=170227Liked On: 03-03-2017, 04:09 PM
Posted On: 02-27-2017, 07:36 PM65 CobraCharlie liked post by Tommy On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsIt is entirely possible to install a removable throttle stop that would, for example, prevent a four barrel carb from opening more than the first two barrels.Liked On: 03-03-2017, 04:09 PM
Posted On: 02-27-2017, 06:44 PM65 CobraCharlie liked post by eschaider On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsWhen properly built, most wives will only want to drive a Cobra once. In fact you may have to drive her home from that first outing. :) The danger comes when/if the wife enjoys it and then well,...Liked On: 03-03-2017, 04:09 PM
Posted On: 02-27-2017, 06:26 PM65 CobraCharlie liked post by CHANMADD On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsLook around ,. there are a lot of Cobras with a stock factory 302 with fuel injection and even automatic trans out there..also the less hot rod ..the less the price..Liked On: 02-27-2017, 06:05 PM
Posted On: 02-26-2017, 07:27 PM65 CobraCharlie liked post by YerDugliness On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsWhat Tommy said above!!! I may be the type of situation you describe. My replica's engine has a box-stock long block out of a 1989 Ford Mustang GT. The factory EFI induction has been removed and...Liked On: 02-27-2017, 06:03 PM
Posted On: 02-26-2017, 10:37 AM65 CobraCharlie liked post by Bob Hess On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsDo a search for Olthoff Racing on the web. They are in Mt. Ulla, NC and are very good with Cobras of any kind.Liked On: 02-27-2017, 05:59 PM
Posted On: 02-26-2017, 04:08 PM65 CobraCharlie liked post by Three Peaks On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsIt really wouldn't be a Cobra if you aren't working on it all the time....:) BobLiked On: 02-27-2017, 05:59 PM
Posted On: 02-26-2017, 09:57 AM65 CobraCharlie liked post by Tommy On thread : Stock Ford engines & transmissionsCharlie, What follows is just one opinion. Don't give it more weight than it deserves. A Cobra replica is nothing like the contemporary cars seen by Ford service departments. That doesn't mean...Liked On: 02-27-2017, 05:58 PM
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