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ALL COBRA TALK
06-30-2023, 06:51 AM
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Manual vs Auto - the choice is not an easy one.
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RET_COP
Do you want to feel connected to the road by...
Do you want to feel connected to the road by moving your foot on the pedal as with a standard or the one way forward connection with auto disconnect when letting off as with an automatic.
You'd be...
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ALL COBRA TALK
09-02-2021, 05:12 PM
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exhaust guards
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86
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RET_COP
The ones from Classic Chambered Exhaust work for...
The ones from Classic Chambered Exhaust work for me.
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ALL COBRA TALK
08-26-2021, 04:36 PM
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Sidepipe comparison - Spiral Baffles vs. Classic Chambered
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257
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RET_COP
After a cruise and some evaluation here's all I...
After a cruise and some evaluation here's all I can say, I should have done a proper evaluation with the decibel app before I cut the old exhaust apart, so I failed there. I can only give you what it...
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ALL COBRA TALK
08-25-2021, 05:03 AM
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Sidepipe comparison - Spiral Baffles vs. Classic Chambered
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RET_COP
In 2013 I had a 359W hydraulic cam making about...
In 2013 I had a 359W hydraulic cam making about 500HP I bought the 3" cobra packs 24" with No packing louvers facing forward, tips 90* My sound test with a iphone app was 93dB at 20". Thats all the...
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ALL COBRA TALK
05-15-2020, 05:48 PM
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Tko 600
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RET_COP
I have the TKO 600RR (.82) with the Liberty...
I have the TKO 600RR (.82) with the Liberty upgrade. 26.5 Dia. rear tire, 3.73 gears.
This combination gives me a perfect autocross 1st 46 mph and 2nd 70mph @ 6500 rpm.
The upgrade has smoother...
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ALL COBRA TALK
04-07-2020, 04:35 PM
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Quick Fuel Secondary air adjustment
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374
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RET_COP
AC Ventura you stated, "I’ve read about...
AC Ventura you stated, "I’ve read about drilling holes in the butterfly’s to introduce some air," NO, not yet at least and is last resort. There is a lot more to consider. You may be OK right...
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Small Block Talk
01-18-2020, 05:05 PM
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Over oiling cylinder head?
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RET_COP
There could be many reasons for oil consumption,...
There could be many reasons for oil consumption, your thinking is correct you usually don't need a high volume pump.
Check plugs, scope out the backs of the intake valves, proper baffles in the...
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Small Block Talk
01-18-2020, 11:34 AM
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PCV Oil Separator
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RET_COP
I wouldn't copy anything that came out in the 70s...
I wouldn't copy anything that came out in the 70s on American cars. If it keeps oil no matter what amount out of the intake it's a plus. I don't like the fact that it's an internal air leak and a...
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Small Block Talk
01-16-2020, 01:02 PM
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Cylinder Head Upgrade Advice for UK Cobra
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RET_COP
It's not your heads keeping the HP that low,...
It's not your heads keeping the HP that low, although a 215 head would produce more HP something else is holding you back. Both the heads and intake can support HP higher than what would be about...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-19-2019, 02:15 AM
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Getting ready to pull heads
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RET_COP
Had this problem and I found out it was oil...
Had this problem and I found out it was oil wicking from improperly sealed intake rocker studs. The last 408 I built I paid particular attention to this and the cleaning and drying process of the...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-08-2019, 08:34 AM
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Car cover
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RET_COP
I have the California car cover that Unique427...
I have the California car cover that Unique427 mentioned. It was custom made to fit my hard top. Beautiful product.
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-07-2019, 07:21 AM
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RPM hangs a few hundred high on decelerations?
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RET_COP
oops, Yes, thanks Gary
oops, Yes, thanks Gary
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-05-2019, 04:34 PM
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RPM hangs a few hundred high on decelerations?
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RET_COP
Make sure your cap inside edge does not interfere...
Make sure your cap inside edge does not interfere with the ends of the weights. I usually make a little clearance with a dremmel. I had a hanging idle until I did this once in the past.
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-28-2019, 12:58 PM
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melonized gear
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283
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RET_COP
FWIW I always keep the same springs on each side...
FWIW I always keep the same springs on each side I believe it keep one spring from pulling uneven on the shaft. I never thought that that slight roundness in the curve with uneven springs really...
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ALL COBRA TALK
08-15-2019, 02:32 PM
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Fan wiring question
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RET_COP
Blas are you saying NOT to introduce an indicator...
Blas are you saying NOT to introduce an indicator light on the #87 wire which goes between the fan and the relay?
I wanted to have it so I could tell if my fan was running.
and
I was going...
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ALL COBRA TALK
08-13-2019, 06:48 AM
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Fan wiring question
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RET_COP
Thanks. I’ll see what the spal relay looks like...
Thanks. I’ll see what the spal relay looks like with the wiring kit.
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ALL COBRA TALK
08-12-2019, 05:50 PM
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Fan wiring question
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RET_COP
Fan wiring question
I'm rewiring my Spal fan [ I can't even see the relay that was originally installed in my cobra] so I'm going to put a new relay in the engine compartment for convenience.
1) Can I come off the...
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BackDraft Racing ---
08-07-2019, 05:07 PM
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Engine Choice for a new BDR?
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385
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RET_COP
Dwight!! turn that idle up a bit, it's a stick ...
Dwight!! turn that idle up a bit, it's a stick lol sounds nice
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Kirkham Motorsports
06-18-2019, 04:40 PM
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What do people think about the Mcleod clutch?
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RET_COP
McLeod 11" diaphragm street extreme both side...
McLeod 11" diaphragm street extreme both side metallic holds my 408w 575HP. sometimes with a little chatter. The super street pro which has dual friction was super smooth. I've use both steel and...
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ALL COBRA TALK
05-21-2019, 05:08 PM
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Aviation Gas
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RET_COP
Light gray or the color of a cigarette ash in the...
Light gray or the color of a cigarette ash in the headers is considered a good a color. So is light Tan
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ALL COBRA TALK
05-03-2019, 02:10 AM
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First start of the Pond 427 FE in-car
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676
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RET_COP
wow go for broke!! lol what else can you do. I...
wow go for broke!! lol what else can you do. I agree Gary, at least a timing light, screw driver, and a distributor wrench. In any event he prepared well and it sounds good and clean. Nicely done ac...
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Ignition
04-29-2019, 12:42 PM
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Vacuum Advance
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RET_COP
I run ported. I have a 14* advance bushing in my...
I run ported. I have a 14* advance bushing in my MSD and run 19* initial and 33* full. Good size solid roller Pro System carb. Steady idle at 1100 no overly rich smell and cruises nice. I guess...
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ALL COBRA TALK
04-26-2019, 02:15 PM
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Avon Pricing
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693
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RET_COP
In RI call SascoSports and just pay the price....
In RI call SascoSports and just pay the price. You'll have to wait as they have shipments from overseas. You could get lucky though.
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All Racing Talk
04-21-2019, 05:40 AM
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Cobra road course track times
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1,278
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RET_COP
Why don't you stay with your asking for times...
Why don't you stay with your asking for times comment and wait for responses rather than trash the non racers. By racers I take it you mean Real wheel to wheel racing right? not time trials and...
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429/460 Engine Talk
03-28-2019, 02:17 AM
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Shelby 468 carbs swap - jet size
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709
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RET_COP
With two power valves stock is somewhere in the...
With two power valves stock is somewhere in the 80/80 range. No PV in rear 88, this would be a good start. Check to see what you have for PV first.
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