12-04-2009, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by fonti
@Tim, Rickd, Patrickt and the ones I forgot here: yeah, it's going faster than expected...and Kirkham is great quality! The 2 for 77.5 and 82.5 are gone - there are some for 95k and "real" Shelbys for 105k: is the registration in the "Shelby book" worth the higher price?
Just to let you know: I have to ship it over and pay import taxes (around 12k total) and then another 15k to "adapt" the Cobra to our laws and go through the whole registration process...
I understand that Keith Craft is a very talented and "famous" engine guy. Are his aluminium blocks with around 600 HP reliable? Do they idle under 1000 RPM's? Any heat issues? Would you buy a used one? (you never know how the previous owner treated the engine!)
A lot of questions, I know - I appreciate your support!
Peter
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Holy tamale. That's alot of taxes and import nonsense.
Peter, I have a 600+ HP all aluminum engine and it idles great right around a 1,000 RPM. No more heat issues than any others, plus the aluminum dissipates heat faster, which technically loses HP, but that doesn't matter. Yes, 600 HP is very reliable (knock on wood), though don't expect a Lexus. Many others here will agree. Modern technology such as better rocker arm systems, block oiling, heads, etc.
Oh, BTW, Kirkhams are listed in the SAAC World Registry too. They're not a replica, but then, that's another thread from a few weeks ago. 
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