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Forum: Tech Tips 06-27-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,135
Posted By rattlesnakepete
I believe there are two forms in which combusion...

I believe there are two forms in which combusion can physically occur, 1) weak defligration and 2) strong detonation.

In defligration the preheat comes from radiation/conduction of the previously...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-09-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,859
Posted By rattlesnakepete
I have owned my Cobra for 5 years and average...

I have owned my Cobra for 5 years and average about 400 miles a year, 90% of it on the race track driving it like it was intended to be driven. I get little pleasure out of driving it on public...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-08-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,735
Posted By rattlesnakepete
With all of the hype building up to the sale of...

With all of the hype building up to the sale of that car and then to have such an untiddy ending just seems very strange to me. No matter what the truth is it has to have hurt the credibility of the...
Forum: Small Block Talk 08-30-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,745
Posted By rattlesnakepete
I need to pull out my build sheet and get the...

I need to pull out my build sheet and get the exact clearance as I forgot the number. I seem to recall it was 0.0005" to 0.001" over the factor specified range.

I have complete confidence in KCR...
Forum: Small Block Talk 08-28-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,745
Posted By rattlesnakepete
My oil pressure will drop to 45 psi when the oil...

My oil pressure will drop to 45 psi when the oil is above 210 F on the track. I have a fairly fresh 351W built by KCR ( 6000 miles). I called Keith to discuss it and he did not seem overly concerned...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-22-2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,646
Posted By rattlesnakepete
I have had similar experiences at car shows and...

I have had similar experiences at car shows and had the same motivation for going, just to have fun and tryout a car show.

Now that I am wiser to how these events work I drive my cobra to the show...
Forum: NW Cobra Club 06-24-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,517
Posted By rattlesnakepete
Does anyone know of a list of cars that are...

Does anyone know of a list of cars that are participating in this years Portland Historics?

I am fairly familiar with the regulars but was wondering if anything special was coming this year.
Forum: Arizona Cobra's 12-25-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,228
Posted By rattlesnakepete
BP, I am glad to read that you and the green...

BP,

I am glad to read that you and the green monster are repairable.

I have missed 5th for 3rd at the race track and it is very scary.
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 11-16-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,345
Posted By rattlesnakepete
I re-cammed my windsor back to KC specs when I...

I re-cammed my windsor back to KC specs when I bought my cobra. It came from CA and had a very mild smog cam in it. On my madan voyage a terrible grinding noise came out of the engine the first time...
Forum: New England Cobra Enthusiasts 11-16-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,329
Posted By rattlesnakepete
Keep in mind that exhausting hydrocarbons inside...

Keep in mind that exhausting hydrocarbons inside your shop also adds moisture. Depending on your climate this may or maynot be a problem.
Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 10-20-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,732
Posted By rattlesnakepete
What I do not like about Kirkhams is they make my...

What I do not like about Kirkhams is they make my Cobra appear to be junk!

In all honesty both the company, it's employees and products set the bar for quality. Their cars, especially polished,...
Forum: Shop Talk 10-20-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,140
Posted By rattlesnakepete
I had similar problems with heat and fuel...

I had similar problems with heat and fuel pressure gages.

What I learned is do not use a liquid filled gage under your hood.

I now have a VDO pressure gage on my fuel header and it works...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-20-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,969
Posted By rattlesnakepete
Smile I just love this forum!

I just love this forum!
Forum: Consumer Watch 09-28-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,996
Posted By rattlesnakepete
I always liked Snap-on tools but usually cannot...

I always liked Snap-on tools but usually cannot justify the costs being a week warrior and not a pro.

However,

I went to Sears this Saturday to return a cracked socket. I got a new replacement...
Forum: AC Cobra 09-27-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,010
Posted By rattlesnakepete
The induction system on the cobra with the top...

The induction system on the cobra with the top looked pretty serious.

And how about the Falcon ripping the oil pan off when it bottomed out on that dip?

I sure enjoy the show as well.
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 09-24-2009, 09:54 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 14,120
Posted By rattlesnakepete
And I get sick of all the leftist bee-ess on the...

And I get sick of all the leftist bee-ess on the TeeVee when I am trying to watch a car race. Does that mean I boycott the Tee-Vee?

No. I hit FF, two or three times to make the bad man go away.
...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 09-22-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 20,445
Posted By rattlesnakepete
Once I started tracking my cobra I become most...

Once I started tracking my cobra I become most concerned about safety equipment on it. I did some FEA on my roll bar and found that it was very stout but the mounting details were just short of...
Forum: Tech Tips 08-18-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,235
Posted By rattlesnakepete
Hotrod, I felt the same way when I first got...

Hotrod,

I felt the same way when I first got my Cobra. I tried a couple of different seats and most would not fit, interferring with the top of the door. I paid for some return shipping to Summit...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-09-2009, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By rattlesnakepete
B17 Pilot get ride in Cobra

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/carshow8_8_09_051-4.jpg ('http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/carshow8_8_09_051-4.jpg') I had the pleasure of taking my friend Jack to a car...
Forum: NorCal Cobras 07-07-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,607
Posted By rattlesnakepete
Like Steve Minuagnte says, " Fill your library...

Like Steve Minuagnte says, " Fill your library before you fill your garage". If you are new to cobras then you have at least of year of study to get a handle on the cars and various kits availible.
...
Forum: All Racing Talk 06-19-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By rattlesnakepete
F1 has almost always had a bunch of politcal...

F1 has almost always had a bunch of politcal garbage. That is what happens with humans when you get to the top.

Last years points championship and final race was extremely exciting. I dislike the ...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 06-12-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,528
Posted By rattlesnakepete
I used Rhoads lifts in my 72 dodge challenger....

I used Rhoads lifts in my 72 dodge challenger. They did exactly what was claimed. My idle vaccum went from 12 inches to 17 inches of mercury if I recall correctly. I was running about 235 to 240...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-10-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,628
Posted By rattlesnakepete
At the race track everyone knows what my car is...

At the race track everyone knows what my car is of course. On public roads it almost always get mistaken for a Cobra.:LOL:
Forum: FE TALK 06-07-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,739
Posted By rattlesnakepete
A photo of the P&W 4360 at Evergreen. ...

A photo of the P&W 4360 at Evergreen.

Magnificant!!!
Forum: FE TALK 06-07-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,739
Posted By rattlesnakepete
This is an excellent paper. I also found his text...

This is an excellent paper. I also found his text book facinating. It literally caused me to change careers from civil to mechanical engineering many years ago.

I live very close to the Evergreen...
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