Club Cobra - Search Results

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Posted By Mils

Thanks Jim! Unfortunately, i'm also an old guy,...

Thanks Jim! Unfortunately, i'm also an old guy, relatively speaking of course. Strangely enough, each carb only has 1 whistle pipe at the front of each carb. The rear of each carb has the whistle...

Forum: Fuel Injection & Tuning

08-06-2017, 04:39 PM

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Posted By Mils

I'm now not sure if i have vent whistle. Could...

I'm now not sure if i have vent whistle. Could someone post a pic? I see a 'vent' on both carbs at the primary bowl. It closes when i throttle the gas. Is that it?

Forum: Fuel Injection & Tuning

08-06-2017, 12:28 PM

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Posted By Mils

Im almost ready to get new carbs. Any...

Im almost ready to get new carbs. Any suggestions on type to help rid myself of the many issues I've had with these old (1967) Holley's?

Forum: Fuel Injection & Tuning

08-06-2017, 12:26 PM

Replies: 18

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Posted By Mils

Yes they do.

Yes they do.

Forum: Fuel Injection & Tuning

08-06-2017, 09:02 AM

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Posted By Mils

Stalling during stopping after engine is warm

I have a 427FE S/O, medium riser. I have 2 4bbl holley 4160's (450cfm each) that were recently rebuilt. I've been struggling with tuning these things.

Whats happening is after running it for a...

Forum: FE TALK

06-20-2016, 01:12 PM

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Where to hook up Vacuum Gauge

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Posted By Mils

Where to hook up Vacuum Gauge

I have a 427 S/O with 2 Holley (List 1849) 4160's that were just rebuilt. I'm experiencing some hesitation and minor backfires on passenger side during mid-range acceleration. I want to check for...

Forum: FE TALK

05-22-2016, 02:58 PM

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427 S/O exhaust gaskets - Oval not Rectangle??

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Posted By Mils

after removing the exhaust, turns out they are...

after removing the exhaust, turns out they are actually rectangles. Live n learn. My 1st exhaust gasket change and these Percy's Soft Aluminum gaskets kick ass.

Forum: FE TALK

05-21-2016, 05:52 PM

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427 S/O exhaust gaskets - Oval not Rectangle??

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Posted By Mils

Hmmm, maybe they are rectangle and not oval? ...

Hmmm, maybe they are rectangle and not oval? Just took pics from underneath and it looks like the flanges(?) are oval but the exhausts are rectangle. Well ****, i'll just remove em and see.

Forum: FE TALK

05-21-2016, 05:38 PM

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427 S/O exhaust gaskets - Oval not Rectangle??

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Posted By Mils

427 S/O exhaust gaskets - Oval not Rectangle??

I blew the exhaust gasket on passenger side. Ordered percy's aluminum for a more permanent fix. Unfortunately my exhausts are oval and not aluminum. Looking for these gaskets are proving to be...

Forum: Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself)

04-15-2016, 07:27 PM

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New Cobra owner but total car newbie - Awesome!

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Posted By Mils

Thanks for making the trip! I learned more in...

Thanks for making the trip! I learned more in our hour or so than in the last month. Nice to meet people with the same love for Cobras. Will definitely stay in touch! Thanks again Jim.

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-30-2016, 06:26 PM

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NY Registration f'en NIGHTMARE!!

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Posted By Mils

Sad state of affairs i suppose. And yes i'm now...

Sad state of affairs i suppose. And yes i'm now on the road and legal! Lessons learned.

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-30-2016, 04:51 PM

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NY Registration f'en NIGHTMARE!!

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Posted By Mils

NY Registration f'en NIGHTMARE!!

Its no surprise that people working at any DMV typically have the mentality of a foozball. Or if they don't, they have the motivation of a slug....

Trying to register my - out of state cobra...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-18-2016, 01:34 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By Mils

Wonderful. You got a deal! Once we know the...

Wonderful. You got a deal! Once we know the weather has turned for the better, I'll give you ring and get things setup. As always, Thanks!

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-18-2016, 07:37 AM

Replies: 13

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Posted By Mils

I'm not comfortable doing this conversion myself...

I'm not comfortable doing this conversion myself [yet]. Who would you recommend in our area that is reputable and knowledgeable about our cars?

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-17-2016, 04:42 PM

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What is the LATEST recognition your Cobra has had recently?

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Posted By Mils

As a new owner, i'm still getting used to the...

As a new owner, i'm still getting used to the pictures taken when i'm in the 7-11 or the walk arounds, etc.. But I was at a hardware store last weekend and there were 2 guys looking at my car when i...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-17-2016, 04:33 PM

Replies: 17

Dash is Finished

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Posted By Mils

Looks great!!

Looks great!!

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-17-2016, 04:29 PM

Replies: 22

Extinguisher mounting question - then i shut up

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Posted By Mils

Extinguisher mounting question - then i shut up

Sorry for the barrage of questions lately.

So i just purchased a cool looking chrome extinguisher. A totally narcissistic and aesthetic decision. (Hopefully) :eek:

It came with a mounting...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-17-2016, 04:21 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By Mils

Thank you for a wealth of information! I'll be...

Thank you for a wealth of information! I'll be looking at a Wilwood upgrade kit and have a few things to consider.

I do question drilled/slotted/dimpled rotor theory however. I say this only...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-16-2016, 07:26 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By Mils

Brake upgrade for contemporary cobra.

So i'm not happy with braking performance with these small front discs and single piston calipers.

I'm not sure what upgrade options are available but would love to get into a Brembo or Wilwood...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-15-2016, 05:54 PM

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$119,000 Cobra??????????

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Posted By Mils

Truth is what we think is irrelevant. The market...

Truth is what we think is irrelevant. The market (or an idiot) will decide what its worth. As long as its honestly described and represented, then let the bidding begin. (I'm not bidding :-) )

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-13-2016, 08:27 AM

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Posted By Mils

I haven't had a chance to get on these tires. ...

I haven't had a chance to get on these tires. Still cold up here and with new tires and a new cobra owner, i'm taking it easy. So I can't comment on cornering beyond a slow curve. Maybe this...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-12-2016, 03:35 PM

Replies: 33

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Posted By Mils

Yep 15" all around. Running 235/50's front and...

Yep 15" all around. Running 235/50's front and 275/60's back. Really happy with them.

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-12-2016, 03:33 PM

Replies: 33

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Posted By Mils

ET Street S/S. They are sticky!

ET Street S/S. They are sticky!

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-12-2016, 03:31 PM

Replies: 33

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Posted By Mils

Hells yes! I wanna have fun without dying. ...

Hells yes! I wanna have fun without dying. :3DSMILE:

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

03-12-2016, 03:29 PM

Replies: 33