[cobrajeff]

Tom -

Good luck on your new project.

You're right about the guy needing an MSD with rev control - I sure don't think that sounds like a combo that would rev "comfortably" to "8,000 rpm" - I don't think I'd be comfortable spinning it much past 6500.

One of the first things I recommend you do is to try to determine the manufacturer of the kit. Some of them have a clue in the VIN number (my ERA has a VIN # like ERA XXX; Contemporary kits usually have a VIN # CCX XXXX; etc.). Though there is a great deal of similarity of appearance, you will find that there is not much interchangeability between different kit manufacturers. If you know the kit's manufacturer, then you can review the forums on clubcobra related to that kit maker for specific info on what parts may or may not fit.

The shrouding from the nose to the radiator will probably have to be custom made, as well as brackets to mount the radiator in the car. This shouldn't be a major task, but might be a little time-consuming. You might also consider adapting an expansion tank to the system - there are other tanks available, like the round aluminum Harrison model used on 289 FIA cars, and the flat with rounded top early FE one from early 60's T-Bird, similar to a 289 street car model. Either of these can be remote-mounted to the fenderwell or spring perch, instead of having to directly interface with the intake manifold water inlet.

I can't make a recommendation on the radiator, but I think all of the brands you mentioned should have a model that would be close enough. Here a few places I would recommend to you for chasing Cobra specific parts:

Finish Line, Inc., Pembroke Pines, FL. (888) 436-9113

Operations Plus, Santa Ana, CA. (714) 962-2776

Cobra Restorers, Kennesaw, GA. (770) 427-0020

All of these suppliers are familiar with both original and replica Cobras. If you are able to determine the brand of the kit you are working on, they may even be able to recommend parts that they know will fit that brand.

regards,

cobrajeff