Cobra Front to rear weight balance

[Dons427]

I agree that a 427 replica should have an FE big block, period.
The small block guys are in denial if they can't accept that an FE with all the aluminum goodies can weigh the same as an all iron small block.
The engine weight for an FE is posted on ERA's website.
They claim it can weighthe same as an all iron small block chevy!
sorry for swearing.

Don

[Ozzir]

From my limited expierience on road courses and a few race schools that Ive done it was always preached that weight was everything. Lighter car meant you could brake later and corner faster. The laws of physics cant be overcome. Same car with same horsepower, same driver but 200 lbs lighter will be faster every time. Ive been on the track and watched Miatas school guys in Vettes. I got schooled in my Viper going through corners by a guy in a Mini.

I just bought a Cobra which has always been my dream car. It was ALMOST everything I wanted. It has a 351 in it. My perfect car would have had a big block. For me i dont care about the 100 or 200 lbs or the few seconds faster on the road course. I want the big block. Heres the best part about these cars. I can always drop in a bb and be totally happy.

[Silversmith]

AC's are a blast! Original's, factory built replica's, or kits! I feel some of the replica's, KMC's, ERA's, Shelby's, alum. & glass are better & stronger than the originals. I have spent time in both. When it comes to racing on todays tracks. I feel kits like the FFR & others offer some of the best platforms to operate from. With either BB or SBF depending on what class you interested in. I prefer BBF's a 427 body & SBF's in a FIA or slabside body. But thats just me. With the suspension used in todays AC's & all the alum.. I think the tunning of either the bbf or sbf in almost any AC platform will balance out fairly even. So it really comes down to traction & driving ability. My old ERA is about as close to a original (except glass) as they come. The frame is stronger & the AC weighs about 300lbs.(total) more than a original. I'm taking my AC down to McMahon's Racing Saturday 3/31/12 to get her balanced out; w/my fat arse in her. I hope to get her to about F/R 48/52 & close to "0" L/R. But we'll see At least I'll know what her true weight is, with me seated. V8/AC's have had a awsome history! Starting in the US & most of the world with Carroll's vision! With AC lover's like us in the world, there is a lot more history to come. Remember M8's! We as AC owners, add up to mabe 25 to 30 thousand souls; worldwide; total! Different views is how we learn & grow. But don't be hatin Hmm; I wonder how many really??

[Silverback51]

Well I started the corner weight process today. Got it close, 49%, but still need to fine tune it.

Hopefully I will be able to complete it next weekend.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

Well I started the corner weight process today. Got it close, 49%, but still need to fine tune it.

Hopefully I will be able to complete it next weekend.

What were the numbers when you first started?

[Silverback51]

Hey there Waffle Head, how the hell are you doing?

You need to join us at the new site. Viper Jeff is running it, and no misfits allowed. Well, they do allow me, but I'm an exception.

Here is a link to the site.

Viper Registry Forum

[belgiumbarry]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

Hey there Waffle Head, how the hell are you doing?

You need to join us at the new site. Viper Jeff is running it, and no misfits allowed. Well, they do allow me, but I'm an exception.

Here is a link to the site.

Viper Registry Forum

OK, i have a peep at that site..... but i do not have a Viper
Here everything fine, now on a short vacation on the boat in south France ....preparing things for the summer ! Life is beautifull here , no rain
and yes, all my V8's are at home....here we are more pleased with our Moke