Thread: KMP625 has an engine!
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Old 03-20-2010, 09:47 AM
Mark Thompson Mark Thompson is offline
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #625 427S/C, 468 ci Al block, 615 HP
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I would guess that the difference is the carb, not that 10 or 20 HP here or there is noticeable at these P/W levels. I originally asked Tom for 550HP and excellent light throttle driveability ( go ahead, call me a girly man...) and that was what he modeled the build on. The output exceeded target by 65 HP, but I switch carbs on him after consultation with Tom K who was pretty persuasive regarding both annular boosters and chokeless.

I have a temporary operating permit until 4/30 which I am using as a deadline to get it together and driveable. I look forward to meeting you guys once I have the appropriate hardware to come to a breakfast.

Mark
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