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Old 04-19-2007, 12:34 AM
ChipBeck ChipBeck is offline
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #304, Shelby Aluminum 482 FE
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Default Not a good idea because....

......someday you'll probably sell the car and the resale will suck. Several people have put something other than an FE into a Kirkham and the results have not been good. First, Kirkham does not make mounts for the 428 and as it is wider several things will need to be modified to get it to fit. It will need to sit higher in the frame. It's heavier. And once you get it in, money wise, it's worthless. An engine less Kirkham roller will sell for as much or more than a non FE equipped completed Kirkham. These cars are expensive and if you use something other than an FE you're going to regret it when you find out how little your car is worth after you complete it. Do some research on Cobra Country or elsewhere and you'll see what I mean. This question has been asked on the Kirkham website and Tom Kirkham felt the same way.

Chip
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