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Arizona Cobra's
08-18-2021, 05:07 PM
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Looking to buy..........
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DesertMK4
FFR in Tucson
PM sent.
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Holley Tuning
10-15-2020, 04:21 PM
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Different richness left and right sides
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DesertMK4
Open plenum and if you have a spacer an open...
Open plenum and if you have a spacer an open spacer. Fuel float levels. Check jet sizes, mains and secondary may be mixed up. If it is down on power generally then its something bigger. My best guess.
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Arizona Cobra's
08-21-2020, 04:29 PM
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Az title and registration
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DesertMK4
Arizona Registration.
I had a similar situation in Tucson. Very cursory. Mostly finding and verifying the chassis numbers. The inspection can be done on a flat bed. The engine was not run. They took about 10 minutes...
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ALL COBRA TALK
07-29-2020, 04:01 PM
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Oil Themostat
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DesertMK4
I used a sandwich thermostat that fits between...
I used a sandwich thermostat that fits between the oil filter and the side of the block. Be sure you have enough clearance at that point. Small block should fit. BB I don't know? Next, what is your...
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Superformance
07-02-2020, 12:41 PM
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Time for a new Oil Temp Gauge
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DesertMK4
Electric. Speed Hut can put on a Cobra logo for...
Electric. Speed Hut can put on a Cobra logo for just a few bucks more. Same front as FFR vintage set. Don't expect to see much movement. 306 Ford, oil cooler only heats up after some stop and go...
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ALL COBRA TALK
06-24-2020, 04:45 PM
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Seat angle
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DesertMK4
It all depends on what you are most comfortable...
It all depends on what you are most comfortable with. I have my FFR seats raised over an inch at the front. Some do it flat on the floor. Just be sure to use strong bolts into strong sections of the...
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Holley Tuning
06-24-2020, 12:55 PM
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Holley 770 Questions
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DesertMK4
Now I have a Holley 670CFM with vac secondary. I...
Now I have a Holley 670CFM with vac secondary. I see two things in your picture: no secondary idle mixture screw (the small lower hole on the base of the secondary float bowl). There is also one on...
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Classic Roadsters II
06-21-2020, 12:53 PM
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Front spring question
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DesertMK4
The most effective way to soften the ride is to...
The most effective way to soften the ride is to soften the springs. Shocks only dampen the motion. Sway bars only increase the spring rate when cornering. I dropped the spring rate from 550 to 450...
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ALL COBRA TALK
06-19-2020, 12:27 PM
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Engine and gearbox - how hard to fit to car?
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DesertMK4
I used 4 friends. One on hoist, one on leveler...
I used 4 friends. One on hoist, one on leveler bat, two at sides, me all over the place. I lowered the front end of car so didn't exceed lift height and reach of hoist.. Rent or harbour freight. Must...
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Classic Roadsters II
05-16-2020, 06:11 PM
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Springs and ride height
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DesertMK4
Agree with springs settling in. Then to be fancy,...
Agree with springs settling in. Then to be fancy, measure with driver in seat and gas at established level. You may be surprised how much 300 lbs. can effect the final settings.
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ALL COBRA TALK
04-04-2020, 04:55 PM
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Coil-over spring rate color codes
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DesertMK4
Trust the numbers not the colors
Springs are normally labeled with their spring rate (i.e. the amount of weight to compress the spring 1 inch). On an assembly line colors are used. A given model of car get blue springs, the big...
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Weber Tuning
01-13-2019, 03:34 PM
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302 timing
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DesertMK4
Ford 302 timing
My motor from Ford Racing said 12 degrees BTDC at idle and not to exceed 36 degrees all in. The motor has a E303 cam as well. Please check your firing order for a HO engine. Should be 13726548 and...
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ALL COBRA TALK
06-20-2018, 04:32 PM
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Work another year and buy a Kirkham or Retire?
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DesertMK4
I was in a similar situation three years ago. My...
I was in a similar situation three years ago. My solution was to build my own Cobra (FFR) and drive it with about twenty other retired guys. The build was a mental challenge, ate up a lot of spare...
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FE TALK
01-27-2018, 10:24 AM
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Holley carb cam
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DesertMK4
Jegs has a cam kit (about $15) which comes with a...
Jegs has a cam kit (about $15) which comes with a chart showing the amount of cam lift with each color of cam and some tuning tips. I have tried up and down the scale and landed on orange as the best...
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Arizona Cobra's
10-20-2017, 03:08 PM
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Brunch Run Saturday Oct. 21
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DesertMK4
Dan: The Tucson Classic Car Show is that same...
Dan: The Tucson Classic Car Show is that same date. The Tucson Cobra Club is going up Mt. Lemmon on Sunday at 9:00am for brunch at the Iron Door. Sorry can't meet you guys at Lupe's
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B & B Cobra's --- Speak with Bryan Anderson
10-18-2017, 11:11 AM
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Factory Five seats
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DesertMK4
The Breeze rails I got (about 4 years ago) did...
The Breeze rails I got (about 4 years ago) did not have a tilt function, just a slide for and aft. I like a little rake to my seats so I put spacers (about 1 inch) on the fronts. Now I sit in the...
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Australian Cobra Club
09-21-2017, 05:20 PM
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Front and Rear spring ratings
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DesertMK4
FFR Mk4 front 500, rears 350. The front carries...
FFR Mk4 front 500, rears 350. The front carries the engine, radiator, etc. I changed out to 450 front and 300 rear. Removes much of the harshness and initial shock of even small bumps. Ford small...
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Arizona Cobra's
02-22-2017, 10:46 AM
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New owner-recommendations needed in Tucson
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DesertMK4
Carb tuning for Tucson
Most of us DIY. Depending on your carb you may need to adjust a step or two leaner in jets for Tucson altitude (2500 ft) above Florida's 0 ft. Look for the Holley web site that has lots of videos and...
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ALL COBRA TALK
06-21-2016, 12:02 PM
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Post the coolest picture of your car!
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DesertMK4
Jet Fast Cobra
Which would you rather drive to work each day?
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Arizona Cobra's
05-03-2016, 11:42 AM
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Mount Lemmon run Phx. and Tucson
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DesertMK4
Mt. Lemmon Run
The Tucson group just went up Mt. Lemmon on April 30. Not that it isn't a great drive every weekend. We do have a Cars&Coffee event on May 14, from 8:00 to 10:00, so May 21 may work better. Option #1...
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ALL COBRA TALK
04-21-2016, 02:37 PM
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Ride Height
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DesertMK4
Most MKIV owners use the bottom of the main frame...
Most MKIV owners use the bottom of the main frame rail to the ground as the measuring point. Most also set that distance at between 4 and 6 inches at the rear. I have used 4 1/2 to 5 1/4. My wheel...
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ALL COBRA TALK
02-29-2016, 10:34 AM
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Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter for Oil Cooler....
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DesertMK4
Sandwich Oil Filter
I used an oil filter sandwich from Jegs. Worked great. Thermostatic opening. No need for adapter plate. A lot cleaner installation. 302 Ford in FFR roadster no clearance problems at all. :JEKYLHYDE
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Classic Roadsters II
11-30-2015, 11:35 AM
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Original Classic Roadsters Assembly Manual- available for download
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DesertMK4
Very interesting. Please send link to...
Very interesting. Please send link to M3Mike@hotmail.com
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Arizona Cobra's
09-02-2015, 11:40 AM
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The AZ Cobra T-Shirts Are In!
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DesertMK4
Arizona Cobra T-shirts
[QUOTE=Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB;1360485][SIZE="4"] Got my two shirts today and check is in the mail. Great idea and thanks.:cool: They look great!
Price is as described: S-XL $16 XXL $18 plus...
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Arizona Cobra's
05-04-2015, 03:48 PM
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Paint and body work in Arizona????
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DesertMK4
Where in Arizona? I have some Tucson shops.
Where in Arizona? I have some Tucson shops.
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