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Old 09-02-2004, 04:35 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #629, BBM Side Oiler Block, 482ci, Richmond 5 speed
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I selected ERA for 3 reasons:

1. I wanted to be able to say "I built it" instead of "I bought it." That helped me rule out Superformance.

2. I wanted an original looking Cobra, not one that used Mustang gauges, high back bucket seats, a "modern looking" dash, etc.

3. I wanted it to be able to assemble it relatively easily. I didn't want to have to "figure out" what to use for a clutch slave cylinder, how to mount a peddle assembly, where to weld the motor mounts so the engine would sit at the right height, how to set up and mount the rearend so the pinion angle is right, etc. ERA had figured all of that out already. And just as importantly, the ERA manual listed the part number of every part I would need. If I couldn't find a part somewhere, I knew I could call ERA and buy it from them.

Absolutely no regrets what so ever.

Chris
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