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[blykins]

Nothing wrong with wanting a little more power and a little more rpms. If this were a daily driver, I would have a different opinion, but in all honesty, no one needs more than 250 hp in these cars.

The good news is that:

1. Cobras have gas pedals. You don't have to have them wide open all the time.

2. A larger cam and more rpms usually bleeds the low end power and torque down, which helps the traction issue with a Cobra.

[mdross1]

Originally Posted by blykins

Nothing wrong with wanting a little more power and a little more rpms. If this were a daily driver, I would have a different opinion, but in all honesty, no one needs more than 250 hp in these cars.

The good news is that:

1. Cobras have gas pedals. You don't have to have them wide open all the time.

2. A larger cam and more rpms usually bleeds the low end power and torque down, which helps the traction issue with a Cobra.

This is my take on the subject as well.

Been running solid roller cams for many years in our Harleys. Always ran the lash much tighter than recommended. Plan to do the same thing with the 385.

Actually once the cams and lifters are happy with each other they require very little adjusting. Should add that it has always worked that way for me. I'm one of those who enjoy checking things all the time and look forward to pulling the valve covers when the feel the need strikes.

Having these hot rods and comparing notes with like minded enthusiasts has always been one of my favorite past times. You never know what little tricks of the trade you might walk away with.