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Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-28-2018, 06:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,297
Posted By Guido36
Old thread, new information....Larry is correct...

Old thread, new information....Larry is correct that the early cars were twin stack - first photo posted by Rick Parker above. Here’s why - the early cars used the no hole 221-260 (and very early...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-24-2016, 11:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,764
Posted By Guido36
The 1964 Sunbeam Lister Tiger Le Mans coupes of...

The 1964 Sunbeam Lister Tiger Le Mans coupes of which three were built are also listed as having XHP-260 engines with 'alloy' block and heads.
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-24-2016, 10:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,764
Posted By Guido36
In English speaking countries outside the U.S.,...

In English speaking countries outside the U.S., in my experience the term 'alloy' is used interchangeably with 'aluminium'. If an engine is said to be 'alloy' it implies 'aluminium' or aluminum in...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-23-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,764
Posted By Guido36
On the Ultimatecarpage.com specifications for...

On the Ultimatecarpage.com specifications for CSX2000 Wouter Melissen lists the Ford XHP-260 engine as having "alloy block and head". In the only engine compartment shot on their site the XHP-260-5...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-18-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,764
Posted By Guido36
The external oil pump is one thing that sticks...

The external oil pump is one thing that sticks out on this block - literally! Did any of the 260 and 289 aluminum blocks have an external oil pump? Maybe this is something for the GT40 experts?
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Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-17-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,764
Posted By Guido36
Mark - you are absolutely right. Those are the...

Mark - you are absolutely right. Those are the same heads on an iron block in your link.

As far as I know the de Tomaso P70 had an all aluminum engine and this may have been the engine in the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-17-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,764
Posted By Guido36
I believe it was - at least in theory - offered...

I believe it was - at least in theory - offered by Shelby in two guises, with a 4bbl and rated at 260 hp and with more agressive solid lifter cam, higher compression and the aforementioned 58mm Weber...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-16-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,764
Posted By Guido36
XHP 260 and aluminum blocks

Having searched this site and the web in general there seems to be little information on the XHP 260 - as opposed to the Hi Po 260. What I have gleaned so far is that 100 were made specifically for...
Forum: Shelby and Racing History 05-16-2016, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,301
Posted By Guido36
I owned one of the three engines that were built...

I owned one of the three engines that were built for the Pete Brock designed de Tomaso P70 and Sport 5000 - as shown on the backbone chassis at the November 1965 Turin Auto Show. Had they spent the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-16-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,667
Posted By Guido36
It may be worth looking at Snow White Hot Rod...

It may be worth looking at Snow White Hot Rod Shop (http://www.snowwhiteltd.com) - they have developed and sold Jag IRS mounting kits for uncaged kittys for decades. That having been said, keeping...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-16-2015, 06:00 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 59,177
Posted By Guido36
The attention to detail is seriously OCD - I can...

The attention to detail is seriously OCD - I can identify with that! I love those street Cobras - especially the narrow hip and the AC 289 Sports. Understated and subtle works for me. Great job...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-09-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,537
Posted By Guido36
Lewis's family did not have big bucks - the exact...

Lewis's family did not have big bucks - the exact opposite is the case. He grew up in a council house in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, U.K. (basically cheap housing rented from the city). He is now the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-13-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,965
Posted By Guido36
I have lost three radiators due to flex fans...

I have lost three radiators due to flex fans cracking at the hub. I would strongly advise against using flex fans. '$1000' fans are an expensive choice and the last one exited through the hood -...
Forum: Originality Forum 07-12-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,162
Posted By Guido36
COX cars built for export to Europe may have had...

COX cars built for export to Europe may have had the lens according to the regulations in the country for which they were intended. Italy and France were clear front indicator/turnsignal lights...
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