[vettestr]

I live in Phoenix and I had my toy out for a spin today in 105 degrees. I have spent many hours and many many things to make toys run in this heat and still live but it takes a lot of effort. Mine is 542 inches with all the goodies, it does create its own set of issues to overcome because it is 13.4 C/R and the tach will almost keep up with the fuel gage. I would not have it any other way but be ready for the following. I buy fuel by the drum at $5.20 a gallon because Circle K is not an option. I have to trailer it to many of the club runs if very far. It does load up if idles very long like a parade. It did require a lot of special work to live and not overheat in the Phx. heat and none of that was cheap either. I do have to be careful when playing on a windy road etc.. as it looses traction and will spin end for end at the worst time if you are not right on top of things always.
If you want to just play and not have to work on it or trailer to many events stick with the pump gas model with a little extra bang ( copy a late 60's version). The HP to weight ratio of a Cobra in stock engine form is still pretty damn good. That is not my thing because enough is never enough for me but it does come at a price.