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Forum: FE TALK 01-11-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,865
Posted By elmariachi
Assuming your 427 is at least stock, I'd try a...

Assuming your 427 is at least stock, I'd try a Holley 4779 750 cfm double pumper. I have one on my 428 SCJ and it runs like a scalded dog, moderate cam and compression. Idles great, easy to tune,...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 02-01-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,258
Posted By elmariachi
User Rick Lake suggested I use that stuff...

User Rick Lake suggested I use that stuff generously to glue the gaskets to the windage tray just as you describe and it works. I then use the Motorcraft TA-31 grey RTV sealant for the tray to block...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-22-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,120
Posted By elmariachi
Nick Acton might be able to help, he sells the...

Nick Acton might be able to help, he sells the full assembly:

Wind Shields : Acton Custom Enterprises, Custom Metal for Cobras...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-21-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,298
Posted By elmariachi
I recently flew to Atlanta to look at a...

I recently flew to Atlanta to look at a Contemporary with a supposed 427 side oiler in the car. It was in fact a side oiler, but had no casting numbers or ribs.

To the original poster, remember...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-21-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 60,143
Posted By elmariachi
Come on, can't you see why its priced over other...

Come on, can't you see why its priced over other continuation cars? Black distributor cap. Authenticity costs money gentlemen.
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 01-21-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
This car has a safety loop. Local driveline...

This car has a safety loop. Local driveline company will check and service shafts as needed.
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 01-21-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
Visual is not enough. this car will be tracked...

Visual is not enough. this car will be tracked and will also be run at 110 mph for over an hour nonstop in the upcoming Big Bend Open Road Race. Every nut is being removed and re-torqued, it's...
Forum: Weber Tuning 01-21-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,519
Posted By elmariachi
Better brace yourself for the price.

Better brace yourself for the price.
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 01-19-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
If this car winds up upside down, it isn't going...

If this car winds up upside down, it isn't going to matter. There is no place to "lean over" even if one had the mind to as the car is flying through the air out of control.
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 01-14-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
Thanks Rod. Appreciate our chat time...

Thanks Rod.



Appreciate our chat time Jeff, it was great insight on the car. I have 737Jockey still toiling away on his CCX so together maybe I can drain his brain for any challenges I run...
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 01-14-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
I have finally made my great escape from the city...

I have finally made my great escape from the city and we just moved southwest of Austin into the Hill Country, where I have miles and miles of winding roads to just go play. As you say I will just...
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 01-14-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
I drove it in a big circle in the Cabelas parking...

I drove it in a big circle in the Cabelas parking lot where I met the transport and up into my trailer and that's it. So I have no idea. But come Saturday we're gonna find out. ;-) Has a nice...
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 01-14-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
My new old CCX has arrived

Okay its here:

She's an old gal, CCX #151 built in 1983. Original paint and interior, currently has a 428 SCJ backed by a TKO550. I plan to run it as-is for a while and plant my side oiler in it...
Forum: Hurricane Motorsports 01-07-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,475
Posted By elmariachi
Here was #6 back at the 2011 (I think) Texas...

Here was #6 back at the 2011 (I think) Texas Cobra meet:

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7074/7045100701_6d03dd94fe_h.jpg
Forum: Hurricane Motorsports 01-07-2016, 10:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,475
Posted By elmariachi
No, it was called Component Craft and started by...

No, it was called Component Craft and started by Jerry Connelly in Dallas. The molds were pulled from an original car as stated above. There is a TON of history here that I helped research when I...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-29-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,282
Posted By elmariachi
Ralph, you would have been miserable come...

Ralph, you would have been miserable come springtime if you had sold that car. ;-)

Santa granted me a red Contemporary Cobra.....its still waiting to be picked up and brought to TX. Should have...
Forum: Texas Cobra Club 12-28-2015, 11:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,879
Posted By elmariachi
Here is Jay standing on the ramp of Brian...

Here is Jay standing on the ramp of Brian Alexander's trailer in 2009 at Operation Comfort just after having received an award presented by Gregg "What's His Name" Herdlitchka for his service and...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-25-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,363
Posted By elmariachi
I agree. Move the timing up to 16 at idle and see...

I agree. Move the timing up to 16 at idle and see what happens to the temp.
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 12-21-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
Yes sir.

Yes sir.
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 12-21-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
Yes. You have a PM coming.

Yes. You have a PM coming.
Forum: Contemporary Classic Forums 12-21-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,521
Posted By elmariachi
I found a CCX, should be here in a few days. If...

I found a CCX, should be here in a few days. If anyone is looking, I had located a 427 center oiler car, red with white stripes in the NE that is a hell of a deal from what I can tell. Ping me and...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-20-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,363
Posted By elmariachi
Wrong again, suggest you go read the first...

Wrong again, suggest you go read the first paragraph of the Stewart article, which is what most people who have been around high performance street cars already know: A thermostat is essential in...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-20-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,363
Posted By elmariachi
You are wrong, but you are certainly entitled to...

You are wrong, but you are certainly entitled to your "opinion." A properly constructed heat exchange system with the right thermostat will offset and resolve any notion that higher speeds would in...
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 12-19-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,349
Posted By elmariachi
James is okay I guess, but his real assets are...

James is okay I guess, but his real assets are his awesome wife and his liquor cabinet.:LOL:
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-19-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,363
Posted By elmariachi
Don't discount that 160 t-stat being a...

Don't discount that 160 t-stat being a contributor. Most HP V-8s run at 185-200 normal operating temp. So your 160 thermostat opens once as the car heats up, and never closes again. That's not...
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