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Old 01-22-2010, 08:34 PM
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When it comes to originality, I look at four things. The engine compartment, the interior, the body shape and the frame. Relative to other kits in this range the engine compartment is a 10, the interior is an 8-9, the body is a 10. The frame, well, it is a 2 on originality but stronger than original. Sort of like the 6 pot Willwood front brakes and the dual adjustable coil overs, a 1 on originality but better! From an enginerd stand point the box steel ladder/birdcage frame used by Hurricane and to some extent, ERA is torsionally more rigid.
I think I'm in the same boat. If it's outwardly visible, I want it to look pretty close. That said, I'd sacrifice some originality in the engine for the arguably better handling of a small block. Alas, a 427W does have that magic number... silly, but appealing as a result.

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I have seen the new frame and have seen the PDF but I am waiting for them to make a few more changes to the PDF before it is posted here. They have a picture on their website that is probably the second to last version of the frame.

In a nut shell, I have built/owned cobras from entry level to Kirkham and the Hurricane is a real contender.
All great to hear. I'm happy to hear it's got a ladder/birdcage chassis. Many thanks for the info!
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