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Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-24-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 604
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Self driving versus real drivers

Just an observation, but I am getting very worried about the intelligence of todays drivers. I have had an unbelievable amount of young drivers in econo boxes run within a couple of feet of my kit...
Forum: All Racing Talk 03-26-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,453
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Nhra

The starting line is a must for the fuel cars. Also try to get to the 1000 foot mark to feel the noise and speed. Also remember that these fuel cars only use between 600 to 700 engine revolutions for...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 09-05-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,055
Posted By HSC-ZL1
best handling

I don't think you can call any brand the best handling. With todays available upgrades, just about any cobra can out perform it's driver, especially on the street. A Shell valley competes at Pikes...
Forum: Superformance 05-07-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,599
Posted By HSC-ZL1
I have used a trick on the road to loosen stuck...

I have used a trick on the road to loosen stuck wheels. With lugs put all lugs back on and loosen one turn, rock car back and forth a couple times and recheck. With spinners, loosen spinner one turn...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-10-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Trans fluid level has been checked multiple...

Trans fluid level has been checked multiple times. Even left about a half inch low to see if that made a difference. It did not. I have only used the GM synchromesh (recommended fluid) so I don't...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-01-2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Tremec TKO breather leaking

My TKO tremec was leaking generous amounts of oil out of the breather at the top front of the trans case.
I removed the small cap from the breather and then connected a 2 foot long hose to the stub...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-22-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,492
Posted By HSC-ZL1
I have only gotten bit when cleaning windshield...

I have only gotten bit when cleaning windshield after a buggy drive. I am considering, when replacement becomes necessary, building thinwall stainless with CARBON FIBER canister mufflers. Akropovic...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-14-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,311
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Which engine is best. When I titled my kit car, I...

Which engine is best. When I titled my kit car, I presented the inspector with MY manufacture tags. Technically I am the manufacturer of my car, so I built it MY way. In 1968 I was looking at a blown...
Forum: FE TALK 11-27-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,884
Posted By HSC-ZL1
ring wear

High oil consumption in the combustion chamber can cause high carbon build-up which can be very abrasive. I had that very issue with my crate engine. compression rings looked like they had been sand...
Forum: Transmission Talk 10-30-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,565
Posted By HSC-ZL1
427 aluminum big block, TKO600/.64,...

427 aluminum big block, TKO600/.64, 315/17rears,3.50tru-trak 9 inch, turns about 2100@ 70mph. 373 or 390 gear might be better but 15+mpg is nice.
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 06-08-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,131
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Depending on the type of unit you have. The...

Depending on the type of unit you have. The Mcleod trans mount units can go away just with dust contamination their tech line recommended bleeding unit every other oil change. there should be a bleed...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 06-04-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,370
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Your picture of the frame mount and turn-out...

Your picture of the frame mount and turn-out bracket should be fairly easy to get some kind of vibration damping and bracket to mount. If you have a friendly exhaust shop nearby they might have...
Forum: Superformance 12-17-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By HSC-ZL1
heat movement

I would not mess with the wheel wells. I have an all aluminum big block. I made a pair of aluminum shields with reflective insulation that I mounted between the wheel wells and the fire wall the...
Forum: Windy City Cobra Club 08-28-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,635
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Hi Al . Good luck with your build. I am in...

Hi Al . Good luck with your build. I am in Downers Grove with a shell valley. your welcome to ask questions or come and look. several others have built cars in the area so ask away.
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-31-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By HSC-ZL1
drive time

Thinking of taking a drive through the Dakotas, Montana. Any thoughts and recommendations from stowing trailers, must see attractions, best drives, places to avoid. Any local cobra owners to meet....
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-14-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,181
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Hot rodding is kind of an art

I kind of laugh at the ford vs chevy argument. If the information is correct the first V8 powered AC was a chevy that CS was on track with back in 57 or 58. He took that idea and created his version...
Forum: Small Block Talk 04-26-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,103
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Chevy Replicas

I will have to figure out how to post pictures, but I have a Heritage ZL1 in my Shell Valley. I thought the original ZL1 would have been perfect in 69 but the new version runs great on pump gas and...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 03-11-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,239
Posted By HSC-ZL1
I think I'll add one more vote for manual but as...

I think I'll add one more vote for manual but as WardL commented if you plan to do a lot of auto crossing power steering would be a benefit. For long track road racing or track days, or even drag...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 02-03-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 18,145
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Knowing ones limits is probably the greyest line...

Knowing ones limits is probably the greyest line drawn about these cars. Most owners who have participated in organized racing environs are probably a little less inclined to be overly aggressive on...
Forum: Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself) 02-03-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Your first step will be to contact the specialty...

Your first step will be to contact the specialty constructed vehicle section of the Illinois secretary of states police division. They will send you a list of required items and steps to titling your...
Forum: Australian Cobra Club 01-15-2014, 05:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 909
Posted By HSC-ZL1
Conley

Gary has already built several scale and radio controlled cobras with his motor in them.
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 11-18-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,358
Posted By HSC-ZL1
I asked both of my kids, several times during my...

I asked both of my kids, several times during my cobra build if they wanted to come out in the garage and help. Neither of them will drive my cobra until they are 26 as the insurance allows because I...
Forum: Windy City Cobra Club 07-08-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,358
Posted By HSC-ZL1
no start

Unclip the two opposing spring clips on the distributor cap and lift cap straight up to clear rotor that will protrude up to the top inside of the cap. Inspect cap and rotor for excessive arcing and...
Forum: Windy City Cobra Club 07-08-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,358
Posted By HSC-ZL1
no start

not really up on 5.0. I think crash sensor only turns off fuel pump. If it has a distributor, pull cap and check cap and rotor. Check all obvious connections and then check to see if rotor is...
Forum: Shop Talk 06-25-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,288
Posted By HSC-ZL1
hot motor

I don't know if these are comparable but I have a heritage ZL1. I ran just 8 degrees of initial timing for break-in and moved up to 10 degrees at 500 miles. This motor ran at about 195-200 at this...
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