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Frank Messina
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Last Activity: 04-17-2019 04:12 PM

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About Frank Messina

Zip Code

92886

City

Yorba Linda

State

CA

Country

USA

Cobra Make, Engine

FFR, V8, Manual Trans, Htr, Wipers, Radio Delete

Engine type and displacement

Ford 351

Tranny type

Tremec 3550

Horsepower

360

60 foot time

0.000

1/8 Mile ET

0.000

1/8 Mile MPH

0.00

1/4 Mile ET

0.000

1/4 Mile MPH

0.00
Signature
FFR - V8, Manual Trans, PS, Inop Wipers, No Radio, Gas Mileage so-so

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Last Activity: 04-17-2019 04:12 PM
Join Date: 12-22-2004

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AC Ventura liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Help identifying QFT carb please

That is a timed vacuum port that is not needed in your case since you are not running vacuum advance and should be capped off. It does nothing at idle but supplies vacuum when the throttle is opened...
Liked On: 02-21-2019, 02:59 PM
Posted On: 02-18-2019, 04:54 PM
Gaz64 liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Fuel Issues

Looks like somebody got carried away in the fuel supply department. There is no need for two electric pumps but since you do have them they need to be fed separately from the tank and the output...
Liked On: 11-05-2018, 03:30 PM
Posted On: 11-05-2018, 10:48 AM
MesaMaui liked post by Frank Messina On thread : For Sale: 1965 FFR Shelby Competition Cobra

Very nice car at a great price. A 1:30 at big Willow is moving right along. Frank
Liked On: 05-13-2018, 09:54 AM
Posted On: 04-17-2018, 11:10 AM
dcdoug liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Leaking fuel bowl screw gaskets

I had a warped primary fuel bowl that eventually resulted in pulling the threads out of the main body. My point is be careful with applying increasing amounts of torque to the screws to stop the leak...
Liked On: 05-08-2017, 03:34 PM
Posted On: 05-08-2017, 03:07 PM
moore_rb liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Tire suggestions for my cobra

If you can abide the goofy (IMHO) sizes, the Mickey Thomson SR tires are probably the best reasonably priced 15" tires you're likely to find. Next in order are either the MT ST or Cooper Cobra. ...
Liked On: 01-24-2017, 12:25 PM
Posted On: 01-24-2017, 10:52 AM
joyridin' liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Continental Acquires Hoosier Tires

The "everything stays the same" chant is the Novocain they inject to keep everyone calm while they figure out where to start chopping. They have to recoup their purchase price and most times the...
Liked On: 10-06-2016, 03:23 PM
Posted On: 10-06-2016, 11:36 AM
FuzzyDiceRide liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Oil out of bellhousing - any idea ???

Oil pan, valve covers, intake manifold, rear main seal. In that order. An aftermarket oil pan can be a real bugger to seal up and what happens is the oil will weep out and run back along the pan...
Liked On: 08-13-2014, 05:56 PM
Posted On: 08-13-2014, 04:43 PM
rodneym liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Oil out of bellhousing - any idea ???

Oil pan, valve covers, intake manifold, rear main seal. In that order. An aftermarket oil pan can be a real bugger to seal up and what happens is the oil will weep out and run back along the pan...
Liked On: 08-13-2014, 04:47 PM
Posted On: 08-13-2014, 04:43 PM
Dominik liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Ideas on how to tuck my wheels in

What about Factory Five front pin drive width tubular lower control arms and coil overs? They're a direct Fox replacement and tuck the wheels in. Frank
Liked On: 05-29-2014, 10:30 PM
Posted On: 05-29-2014, 10:30 AM
phattyhales liked post by Frank Messina On thread : just realized most Cobra replicas do not have power brakes Wow

Power brakes can be overly sensitive and difficult to modulate. Manual brakes allow for gradual application to scrub off a little speed without upsetting the car in a corner on the track. ...
Liked On: 09-25-2013, 04:03 PM
Posted On: 09-25-2013, 03:17 PM
Jaydee liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Replacement for a Cobra.

There is not a current production line vehicle that can compare to a Cobra. The Cobra has a total lock on the "holy crap" factor. We go to Cars and Coffee in Irvine almost every week and have looked...
Liked On: 07-19-2013, 02:16 AM
Posted On: 06-25-2013, 05:46 PM
TN Shelby Cobra liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Replacement for a Cobra.

There is not a current production line vehicle that can compare to a Cobra. The Cobra has a total lock on the "holy crap" factor. We go to Cars and Coffee in Irvine almost every week and have looked...
Liked On: 06-26-2013, 06:03 PM
Posted On: 06-25-2013, 05:46 PM
D111 liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Replacement for a Cobra.

There is not a current production line vehicle that can compare to a Cobra. The Cobra has a total lock on the "holy crap" factor. We go to Cars and Coffee in Irvine almost every week and have looked...
Liked On: 06-25-2013, 11:46 PM
Posted On: 06-25-2013, 05:46 PM
rodneym liked post by Frank Messina On thread : Replacement for a Cobra.

There is not a current production line vehicle that can compare to a Cobra. The Cobra has a total lock on the "holy crap" factor. We go to Cars and Coffee in Irvine almost every week and have looked...
Liked On: 06-25-2013, 06:06 PM
Posted On: 06-25-2013, 05:46 PM
Texasdoc liked post by Frank Messina On thread : How do I attach the vacuum advance hose

Make sure you use the manifold vacuum port for the advance, not ported. Frank
Liked On: 12-22-2012, 11:42 PM
Posted On: 12-18-2012, 12:44 PM

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