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Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-30-2025, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
I ran the headers from Ron Roberts (RIP) Firefly...

I ran the headers from Ron Roberts (RIP) Firefly Performance. Good kit. A friend has these now and will be using them in his SPF 427W along with Ron's sidepipes.

I designed header flanges and...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-09-2025, 07:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 232
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
I ran SCE #4736 copper gaskets for my AFR 225...

I ran SCE #4736 copper gaskets for my AFR 225 heads. Also used studs, nuts and washers. No idea on torque, I just tightened 'em up. I used the 3" bolt spacing, wouldn't use the 2" spacing unless...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-03-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 140
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
I believe that most are similar other than the...

I believe that most are similar other than the Superformance cars at least the ones from chassis number of about 1,000. Don't hold me to that number.

Superformance raised the center of the cowl...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 09-14-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 262
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
Can you pull the engine / trans forward and the...

Can you pull the engine / trans forward and the up? A little bit each way at a time. An additional body or two would help.

I've done this in and out on my previous Superformance cars. Not sure...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-17-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 183
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
I'm w/ Jim Wooward on this. Hi Jim! Now a...

I'm w/ Jim Wooward on this. Hi Jim!
Now a former of 2 SPF cars. I made lasting friendships and grained technical info from SCOF. I believe that the technical info is way beyond what's available...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-19-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 154
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
Lcs 2024

I'll be there. Looking forward to meeting the unusual suspects.
No car but have a camera, as usual.
Jim
FFR 8885
Formerly SPO 1855 and SPO 2584
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-12-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 187
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
What's it supposed to do? At one time there was...

What's it supposed to do?
At one time there was a "snakebite kit" but I believe that was to help heal sidepipe burns. Nothing related to "driveline".
Blas watches this forum, maybe he knows.
Jim...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-10-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
My $0.02. Joey.S brought the potential of a rod...

My $0.02.
Joey.S brought the potential of a rod bearing. Let's follow that.
If pulling a plug wire eliminated the ignition (kaboom) in #7, perhaps that stopped the rod from pushing down on the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-21-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 273
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
Cheap plug for friends. The owner's manual...

Cheap plug for friends.

The owner's manual offered is a good reference.
https://www.secondstrike.com/

Consider Blas's wiring diagram if you are electrically inclined or curious. You'll need...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-20-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 273
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
Sounds great. You'll have a wonderful time. ...

Sounds great. You'll have a wonderful time.
What's the chassis number? SPO something, has been on the front upper crossmember between the shock towers.
I had 1855 & 2584.
The 427 is a great...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-27-2024, 05:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 187
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
Pin / Lug bolts No difference in balancing or...

Pin / Lug bolts No difference in balancing or mounting.

Jim
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-26-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 187
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
I ran Michelin PS2 335/35-17 and liked 'em. ...

I ran Michelin PS2 335/35-17 and liked 'em. These are still available, 3 others that I ran no longer are.

There are many 315s in 17" and a few 335s. 305 isn't as common.

It's generally best...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-04-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 280
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
Interesting construction, looks like it's coming...

Interesting construction, looks like it's coming along well.

Most people complain about too loud.

Jim
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 03-26-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 150
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
I lift my FFR body to the garage ceiling. Using...

I lift my FFR body to the garage ceiling. Using lifts from the Plant Grow Industry. These are good for about 100#. Probably a lot cheaper than something from an auto specific supplier. These work...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 02-26-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 326
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
I ran an aluminum 427W in both 1855 and 2584. ...

I ran an aluminum 427W in both 1855 and 2584. There were no issues with weight balance, matter of fact it worked really well by planting more weight on the rear. Just an FYI, I had 65k miles...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 02-16-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 234
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
I'll add in. Bob at Vintage is very good to work...

I'll add in. Bob at Vintage is very good to work with.
He'll get my business when I buy wheels.
Jim
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-27-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 278
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
The Second Strike Owners Manual was written and...

The Second Strike Owners Manual was written and assembled by Mike Stenhouse the owner of Second Strike LLC. And yes, he had assistance from Superformance, Hi-Tech and a select group of owners of...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-27-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 278
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
FYI The SecondStrike Owner's Manual has a lot of...

FYI The SecondStrike Owner's Manual has a lot of information that isn't included in the Superformance supplied manual. More info, more photos, more technical. There really isn't another source for...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-19-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 251
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
Sometimes there is justice. A local gun club...

Sometimes there is justice.
A local gun club had been in existence and operating for many years. The town decided to build a high school across the road long after the club started. Later the high...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-08-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 150
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
There was a car in the video? Sorry, musta...

There was a car in the video? Sorry, musta missed it.
Jim
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-01-2023, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
When I had my SPF cars I spent a lot of time in...

When I had my SPF cars I spent a lot of time in the rain. Not so bad as long as you read the gauges correctly. That big one, kinda in the center of the dash, is really a rain gauge, once it gets to...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 09-24-2023, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
Nisonger Gauge Might be worth a call although...

Nisonger Gauge Might be worth a call although it seems that they are no longer taking repair work. They worked on a Smiths gauge for me years ago.

Nisonger Instruments :: the Exclusive U.S....
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-10-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 138
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
Find a shop with a lathe to shorten new ones. As...

Find a shop with a lathe to shorten new ones. As long as you still have some internal length for the installation driver you'll be ok.
A question. Are the holes in the wheels cut that short? If...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-02-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 214
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
I don't suggest that anyone follow my former...

I don't suggest that anyone follow my former plan.

I tried many of the solutions listed. Finally gave up and followed a racers solution. Which didn't include the safety wires.

I'd install the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-22-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 245
Posted By Jim Vander Wal
hauss, bigger won't solve those problems, sorry. ...

hauss, bigger won't solve those problems, sorry. Probably make it worse simply due to the 950 being TOO BIG. Air velocity will be slow and then compounding with less air. Nothing good will come of...
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