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tin-man 04-20-2011 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettco (Post 1123895)
My car has 510hp/515tq and has been on the road since 99. Although its low miles I can honestly say nobody has asked for a second ride in my car! Steve Prewett tool me for a fide in his original comp car and while it was loud it really wasn't that fast. Stock stroke 427 vs stroked.

Why didn't people want a second ride, you scare the bejees outa them?:LOL:

Can you post pictures of your car?

Cheers, tin-man

Turbonut48 04-22-2011 11:02 AM

How much HP?
 
My coupe has a 418 cid 530 hp windsor.
ITS GREAT !!

I believe the old man had the right idea:

Enough is enough, too much is just right ! ( C.S.)

The Nut

twin turbo 04-23-2011 10:25 PM

The more power you run the stickier tires you need. I normally run 550-600 rwhp depending upon road conditions and temperature outside. Once your running really sticky tires it's just a matter of what speed you can put the pedal all the way down. Cheers.

Bill E 04-24-2011 12:47 AM

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...P_dry_sump.JPG 1800 pounds 1300 hp I may have gone a bit over board but the customer just giggles a lot.

Jamo 04-24-2011 02:35 AM

Damn Bill...you still just can't seem to let go and build something nasty, eh?

undy 04-24-2011 05:40 AM

schweeeeet dry sump.:cool:

mr0077 04-24-2011 09:41 AM

I remember this question from years ago:
"If you can spin the tires at any speed in any gear, you have too much power...if you can't spin the tires at any speed in any gear, you don't have enough power. So, How much power is just right?"
I think more is usually better...

Bill E 04-24-2011 10:22 AM

Thanks Dave at Aviad custom built the pumps for me. Now if thay would only finish my wet sump pans for the 4.6

Zoom This 04-24-2011 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettco (Post 1123895)
My car has 510hp/515tq and has been on the road since 99. Although its low miles I can honestly say nobody has asked for a second ride in my car! Steve Prewett tool me for a fide in his original comp car and while it was loud it really wasn't that fast. Stock stroke 427 vs stroked.

Now, I've had my car for 8 years with my 418W with 9k miles on it. Best of everything inside. Puts out 478 hp at the wheels. Of all the rides I have given, like Brettco said, no one has asked for another. You know when your HP is just about right when people walk away after a ride smiling and just shaking their head. Oh, and if you get beat on the street, ya just don't have enough HP anymore.:LOL:

Bill

Bill E 04-24-2011 11:20 AM

With 450 hp If you don't see black spots in front of your eyes tacking off, You need to improve the chaise set up a bit.

tin-man 04-24-2011 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill E (Post 1124773)
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...P_dry_sump.JPG 1800 pounds 1300 hp I may have gone a bit over board but the customer just giggles a lot.

Y'think? Gawd, that's one mean lookin' beast, do they have X rated categories for engines yet, for sure that one would qualify? Congratulations.:cool:

Does the customer giggle after the ride as a result of being scared S***less or does the giggle then transition into a full-blown cranium meltdown?:eek:

Just curious.

Cheers, tin-man

Bill E 04-24-2011 10:21 PM

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...finished_3.JPG here it is with from the top I think Jamo sat in this car whin it had the littel 900 hourse motter

Bill E 04-24-2011 10:32 PM

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...Gt_z_top_1.jpg of coarse if you wont to see something really scariey How about 1700 hp. twin T4,s turbows packing a large twin screw supercharger with methanol injection and a dry sump. This is in one of my adult size GT's

xb-60 04-24-2011 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill E (Post 1124925)
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...Gt_z_top_1.jpg of coarse if you wont to see something really scariey How about 1700 hp. twin T4,s turbows packing a large twin screw supercharger with methanol injection and a dry sump. This is in one of my adult size GT's

You guys are scaring me! :eek:
Do you drive these things on the road? Do you have to submit a route map to the constabulary whever you take them out?
Cheers,
Glen

tin-man 04-24-2011 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill E (Post 1124829)
With 450 hp If you don't see black spots in front of your eyes tacking off, You need to improve the chaise set up a bit.

Hi Bill, can you let me know what a chaise is, I have never heard of that before?

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man, Zhuhai, P.R.C.

tin-man 04-24-2011 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill E (Post 1124923)
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...finished_3.JPG here it is with from the top I think Jamo sat in this car whin it had the littel 900 hourse motter

Now that a tight fittin'engine.:CRY::CRY:

Cheers, tin-man

tin-man 04-24-2011 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill E (Post 1124925)
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...Gt_z_top_1.jpg of coarse if you wont to see something really scariey How about 1700 hp. twin T4,s turbows packing a large twin screw supercharger with methanol injection and a dry sump. This is in one of my adult size GT's

I am thinking, if the other car made the guy giggle, this one gotta make growd men tremble, become jelly kneed, have extreme anal retentive symptoms, have a very strong desire to urinate and break out into cold sweats, oh, and that's before they get into the beast.:LOL::LOL::LOL:

Bill, any chance we can see final pictures?

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man, Zhuhai, P.R.C.

Bill E 04-25-2011 12:59 AM

chassis My spell checker was overheated had to throw a bucket of water on it http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ar_posibul.JPG you can see moor of the gt in my gallry

Buzz 04-25-2011 07:15 AM

Damm - I googled "chaise" and I was hoping it was one of these...
Best Seat in the House: Fabio Novembre’s Chaise Him and Hers chairs | Por Homme - Men's Fashion, Footwear, Culture and Lifestyle Magazine :eek:

Bill E 04-25-2011 09:51 AM

Well if that had a head rest. Oh I see it do.


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