New Build: Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe CSX9126

[Pliskin]

Figured it was time for an update on the progress of CSX9126. Erick Voss has run into a couple of minor snags during the motor/trans install but all have been overcome at this point in time. As he's commented, every one of these cars has it's own "personality" regarding fit, hole location variances, etc.

One issue was that the motor mounts required some shimming to get the side pipes to fall into their proper location. Another little head scratcher was using a TKO 600 in a car that was basically designed for a T-56. Erick worked through those and the latest, and we think last issue, is air cleaner to inner hood clearance.

The motor has an RPM air gap intake so it's a bit taller than a standard non air gap manifold. Though the air cleaner has a dropped base it's just a little too tall to allow the hood to close fully. For those of you who don't know, me included a few days ago, the CSX Daytonas have a cold air intake molding attached to the inside of the bonnet that runs from the upper edge of the "mouth" all the way back to the hood bubble above the carb/intake area. The molded air chamber virtually fills that bubble we see on the outside of the hood, limiting clearance. Erick will be cutting a hole through that piece, run a bead around the edge to provide a finished look and in the process create more direct air to the intake as the air element will protrude up into the created opening.

The air cleaner assy. I'm using is an AFE unit, similar to a K&N in that it draws air through side and top elements. Any one think I should look into buying some "Ram Air" stickers to slap on the car? LOL

The car is running now and has been moved about in the shop..no road tests yet..not before clear bra insatallation this Tuesday. Registration process is moving forward and there were SB100 numbers left this late in the year, so, almost there folks.
Posted a couple new pics in my Pliskin albums..check them out if you like.

Happy Motoring!
Snake