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View Poll Results: Who will win the race - March 8, LV Speedway
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The 458 Italia is unbeatable, wins all 3
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The 458 Italia is beatable, and loses 1
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The 458 Italia is beatable, and loses 2 or 3
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The 458 Italia is beatable, but the Cobra's driver isn't good enough, so it loses all 3
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The Italia's driver messes up, so it loses at least 1
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02-10-2011, 10:05 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Ferrari 458 Italia (not quite a Cobra)
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Thanks RK. So folks, is it dual quads and state 2 or state 3 heads?
And STL Mark, I can't tell who you think should be buying out. You voted that I would lose, but because I would mess it up.
Test runs set for Maryland International Raceway Tuesday morning. One of your own already plans to be on hand. Video is probable.
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02-10-2011, 10:35 PM
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One vs Two carbs on an FE has been a back and forth controversy for years. With both sides posting numbers and data to show why or why not one or two is better.
I'm in the two is better camp myself. The fuel distribution per cylinder is improved. In EITHER CASE the main thing is to make sure it's dialed in for the motor.
Tommy, for me the cube's dont change the picture that much. The basic problem with Cobras is how much of it can you hook up? I can't go 100% throttle on mine until somewhere around 80 mph and third gear. So, until then it wouldn't make much difference if I had 500 or 800 horse. That's why I've said the race will be the LAST 1/8th mile, not the first. At the end is where the really BIG horse power and cubes can finally be unleashed.
Goodyear Bill Boards? Pfffft, no chance he can hook the power up early.
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02-10-2011, 10:39 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five, 302 powerdyne supercharged
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This is a very exciting thread. But why?
Is it the amount of money involved?
Is it the size of the egos?
Is it Ford vs. Ferrari that dates back to the 60's?
Is it 60's tech. vs. modern tech?
I think its a combination of all of them that makes this thread so compelling.
Any other reason for this much interest?
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02-10-2011, 11:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CoolCarl
This is a very exciting thread. But why?
Is it the amount of money involved?
Is it the size of the egos?
Is it Ford vs. Ferrari that dates back to the 60's?
Is it 60's tech. vs. modern tech?
I think its a combination of all of them that makes this thread so compelling.
Any other reason for this much interest?
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I am interested in the old school vs new school, and the money involved. The ego's help alittle too, but if it was just two big ego's racing a couple of cobras for $500 bucks, it would'nt have made it to page 2.
Last edited by Sinclair Snake; 02-11-2011 at 06:01 AM..
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02-11-2011, 12:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommygold
And STL Mark, I can't tell who you think should be buying out. You voted that I would lose, but because I would mess it up.
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Sorry T - you're a stand up guy for posting here, but new evidence has come in since I voted. That Keith Craft big block 482 with dual quads and slicks will crush you. Even a novice driver would be able to run low 11s with a couple practice runs before the event. He won't even have to hook up. Just a semi-aggressive launch that doesn't spin the tires, and some assertive shifting without missing a gear - and he'll win. If I could change my vote - I would.
Now, you may get close to driving past him as you cross the finish line, but if he stays in it hard - toast. Cheers and good luck.
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02-11-2011, 03:28 AM
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Dan!
Repeat after me........ D-R-A-G ..... R-A-D-I-A-L-S !
I've lifted both front tires before on a street launch with my Keith Craft, Pond aluminum block, 482", dual quad, stage II head Cobra. They CAN hook well, well enough to twist the ends on some 9" 28 spline axles  I've never had my car to the track though, all the carnage has been generated by street driving.
I'm running 315/35/17 M/T ET drag radials. They, or any other reputable drag radial, will hook better than any Billboards or "track type" tire could ever hope to do at the drags. The 35 aspect ratio series drag radials actually seems to do right well in the twisties too, much better than a regular street tire. They in no way can be considered "slicks" either.
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02-11-2011, 04:50 AM
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I agree with undy. I don’t see the Cobra hooking up off the line without drag radials.
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02-11-2011, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Awesome, however.....
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Originally Posted by tommygold
Thanks RK. So folks, is it dual quads and state 2 or state 3 heads?
And STL Mark, I can't tell who you think should be buying out. You voted that I would lose, but because I would mess it up.
Test runs set for Maryland International Raceway Tuesday morning. One of your own already plans to be on hand. Video is probable.
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can the video be other than on Utube, sorry guys, Utube is banned in China? Just askin' John AKA, tin-man Zhuhai, P.R.C
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