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Forum: Antique & Collectibles 07-28-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,184
Posted By sspano01
I've gotten pretty good at setting alignment...

I've gotten pretty good at setting alignment using some simple "toe plates", tape measure, and a bubble caster/camber gauge. I run my race car (spec racer ford) at -3.5 degree camber, 0 caster, and...
Forum: Run & Gun 03-21-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,686
Posted By sspano01
not too far and not around my anniversary either!...

not too far and not around my anniversary either! maybe i should go :) :)
Forum: Arizona Cobra's 01-10-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,012
Posted By sspano01
i like a good "race quality" paint job myself :)...

i like a good "race quality" paint job myself :) that way you dont feel too bad when it gets dinged up :O
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-06-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,380
Posted By sspano01
let me know as well, i might take a set of 4 for...

let me know as well, i might take a set of 4 for another project I am working on!
four of the 245/60VR15 that is
Forum: Antique & Collectibles 12-14-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By sspano01
great! can you shoot me some pictures. my email...

great! can you shoot me some pictures. my email is steve@fl-eng.com
Maybe one with a couple measurement lengths? As long as its in the ballpark length-wise with my A&C, I'd probably be interested in...
Forum: Antique & Collectibles 12-13-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By sspano01
passenger side pipe

does anyone have an extra passenger side pipe from A&C?

I had a little issue with mine (fell off at Watkins Glen on the front straight and I ran over it at about 110mph)

one of my winter...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-26-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
I just realized.... My accusump is still charged...

I just realized.... My accusump is still charged with the oil from NJMP when I spun the rod bearing. Maybe I should send it for analysis to see if they can tell me if it is still oil or just wax...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-26-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
Right!! Bearings were probably much hotter!...

Right!! Bearings were probably much hotter! Didn't consider that part as well.
I should have kept that oil and sent it for analysis to see what they would have said about it.
I'm not going all out...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-26-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
I was running an accusump, not to diverge the...

I was running an accusump, not to diverge the topic here too much.

I think as David says, I completely ruined the oil. I didn't think it would be too bad because I wasnt going that "Fast", but...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-24-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
i've been researching possible oil issues with...

i've been researching possible oil issues with the 385 after my rod bearing failure. I did not turn up any conclusive/smoking-gun issue.

I think the root of my issue was that i burned out my oil....
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-24-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
Yes - A 385 series big block is totally useable...

Yes - A 385 series big block is totally useable :)
I had to remove mine a few weeks ago after bearing spin doing time trials at NJMP Lightning. Had it up to 137mph, but oil control pressure and...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-23-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
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Forum: Antique & Collectibles 11-10-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
Posted By sspano01
check my thread in the 460 and in this forum. i...

check my thread in the 460 and in this forum. i changed my entire suspension, corner balanced it, and made several other changes. basically went with 550 pound QA1 in the front and 250 pound QA1 in...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-07-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
D-Cel, thats what I am thinking too, passenger...

D-Cel, thats what I am thinking too, passenger footbox
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-07-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
you have to go large displacement. take my cobra...

you have to go large displacement. take my cobra for instance, sure there are ones that shine better, or have more chrome, or the brake lines look a little nicer under the hood - but not too many...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-07-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
D-CEL, do they still make the A96 block? That...

D-CEL, do they still make the A96 block? That looks super nice!

My engine is out for rebuilt right now and I will be putting it back in within a week or so. I am planning to goto Dry Sump so I can...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-06-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
suspension and tires are definately super key to...

suspension and tires are definately super key to running with a 460, even with an aluminum top end. i have been tweaking mine all summer.

although...my engine is out now due to a spun rod...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-06-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
another point, a 460 will fit, but its tight. i...

another point, a 460 will fit, but its tight. i lucked out in a few spots on mine, it would be great if you have the body and then fit the engine and the body together.
Also, try to mount the 460...
Forum: Antique & Collectibles 11-06-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By sspano01
hey did you get flooded??! i was wondering what...

hey did you get flooded??! i was wondering what the story was down there. i was hoping not to see your cobra floating by on the news :/
Forum: Transmission Talk 11-01-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,221
Posted By sspano01
my 3rd gear at above 4000 rpm under full power in...

my 3rd gear at above 4000 rpm under full power in a T56 is a little tricky. double clutching it seems to cure it, but that is hard to coordinate - well...at least for me.

i think root issue is the...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 11-01-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,167
Posted By sspano01
i have a 460, stroker to 521 inches, with...

i have a 460, stroker to 521 inches, with aluminum heads and intake. fuel injection and 6-speed manual. i love the 521! idles great, sounds terrific, and has lots of power. a little too much for...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-01-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,928
Posted By sspano01
i thought of the 4cylinder cobra, to be lighter...

i thought of the 4cylinder cobra, to be lighter than the original 260 cobras, maybe 150-200hp power output and be very nimble around the track. Kind of like a SRF crossed with a COBRA.

I agreee...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-01-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,928
Posted By sspano01
Hi, the QA1's are lightyears ahead of whatever...

Hi, the QA1's are lightyears ahead of whatever garbage shocks came with my cobra kit originally. You should have seen in weaving and bobbing all over the place on the track and the autocross. But I...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-01-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,928
Posted By sspano01
The Avons are great! I'm running those now I'm...

The Avons are great! I'm running those now
I'm thinking about upgrading to Penske shocks now as well
Forum: Tech Tips 11-01-2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,928
Posted By sspano01
It was alot of fun, a helped a friend of mine as...

It was alot of fun, a helped a friend of mine as crew for his F2000. Wow, i thought I was going fast, they were all running near 1:55 laps on the full course at WGI near 100mph average.

But the...
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