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The seller has probably figured out that the Jerico is not the most street friendly transmission, and consequently the new owner will figure this out too.
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12yearslater - if we're thinking that an SPF with an FE is too good to be true at $58K asking price
Superformance MkIII 427SC Cobra, Indigo Blue, For Sale ...then what say you for this little ripper (ERA 289 asking under $50K)? PhotoPost Classifieds - ERA 289 FIA: for sale on eBay - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds |
Priced to sell I believe. All that power but with those crap tires it'll never use it. Why do people throw 70-80K in a car and put tires like that on it? Seems to me that small blocks, especially strokers, retain a higher percentage on resell. Not saying small blocks are better, just maybe more preferred in today's market.
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Felt much better last night after I coughted up that big fur ball. :o |
Please, no sorry needed, I spout off at stuff all the time, as my neighbor calls me Archie bunker, and yes I take it as a compliment.
I had a no name 302 in a bdr and had as much fun as any of them, it has a 3.91 rearend and I made 10 grand when I sold it. It was the most reliable engine and now has 40k assssss beating miles on it, and I mean beat. |
Making the right choice
I just spoke with the seller of this car this morning. He is the second owner (with 500 miles). I asked him directly regarding the shifter location and said that it was already built when he got it and it was built with originality in mind. I do not think that offsetting the shifter six inches to the left has originality in mind, but I would want to fit a 5-speed anyway. It is still a very nice machine with a very desirable engine built by a reputable shop. He explained that he does not want to "beat up" the car by driving it around in his area of Lake Tahoe with the sand and gravel on the roads. Also admitted to buying the car as an investment and just selling it for that reason. No problem there, maybe he bought it at a great price. I'm tempted to make an offer, but after reading this thread, not really sure because of the afformentioned
"debugging" stages of these cars. I have never owned a Cobra, but have been working hard and saving for the right car. I thought I'd buy one with a SB stroker and save some money on the purchase and then build up my Genesis block on my own and install later. Then realized I was going to need headers etc. to fit the big block. Just trying to buy what I want without making common mistakes. I like he car fine, don't love the blue/silver stripe too much though. I'm more of a silver/no stripe fan. But I could make a concession on color choice for the right car. Any suggestions or guidance would be much appreciated. BTW; This is my first post on this cool site. Thanks |
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Expect to retighten some exhaust system bolts, reset the timing after some miles, perhaps adjust the ride height after some miles but nothing major and nothing beyond what an involved owner or qualified repair shop would do. Most SPF MK IIIs never have a warranty claim filed on them and the bulk of issues are engine related, usually involving the "mega horsepower" powertrains. You can exchange the tranny for a TKO600 and fix the tunnel quite easily. Turn around and sell the old gearbox and your cost has been halved. You will need a different bellhousing and perhaps clutch system but nothing huge or ultra expensive. Take out the seats (eight bolts), remove the tunnel to exchange the bell and trans and fix the shifter hole while the tunnel is out. A new piece of carpet and shifter boot ring and you are stylin'! And I agree about tires. I will not deliver a car with BFG TAs on it. I don't want to be party to a homicide! |
Make an offer if its what you want, if not pass on it. I bought my SPF very cheap a few years back. It wasnt eactly what I wanted but once you own it, youll forget its not the right color or whatever. That car will be tons of fun and draw lots of attention, and you may get it for mid 50s. I wouldnt worry about debugging, as long as your somewhat mechanically inclined. Just PLEASE put some decent tires on it if you buy it. you may be able to live with that tranny. I would suggest finding out what the gear ratios are to see if it fits yur intended use.
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Thanks for the input. So from what I saw on the website, a Jerico is just a hot-rodded 4-speed with a wide or close ratio gear set. It seems like it would be a stout work piece, but without the luxury of low cruising R's on the highway.
...Boy, you guys really don't care for the BFG tires huh? They must suck on these cars. |
Since I have the attention of some experienced Cobra guys, I'd like to know some opinions on having a big (aluminum vs iron) block car and perhaps a Roush 427R engined car or even a stroker engined car that seems to be the most common engine choice for most. I have no first hand experience other than taking a ride with a mechanic in a Roush 427R powered MkIII car in Braselton, GA at the now defunct McMichaels Motorsports during a test drive.
I like the idea of a lot of power just like everyone else. Again, thanks for any input. |
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They are hard, often out-of round, hard to balance and don't spit on the road, they will lose traction. The Avons are the BEST street legal option....and the most expensive!. The Mickey Thompson S/Rs are good. A step down from them is the Mickey Thompson S/T and Cooper Cobra twins (they are made by the same company at the same facility). The Goodyear GT IIs were popular but are only fair in reality and no longer available in the correct sizes. All of that horsepower and control must be put through four small contact patches to keep your butt out of the ditch (or worse) so the best tires you can buy are a good investment. Do you want to do donuts when you drop the hammer in front of the guys you are showing off for?:LOL: It amazes me that guys will spend THOUSANDS for extra horsepower and then put tires on the car that can't transmit it to the ground! |
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Yes, I know contact patches, I roadraced motorcycles for many years |
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It is a nicely equipped vehicle. Basque 1 |
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Dart block 427 or 454. Easy 600 HP. The new AFR 220 heads look to be a great fit for this size Windsor. Plenty of room in the engine bay to work on and lots of affordable aftermarket adders. Tons of torque for the street. |
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These are simple cars, no antilock brakes, ac, computers. If you can't fix simple problems cobra may not be for you. I had turn signal probs, fuel level gauge, term broke on coil, loose bolts, as you can see not brain surgery but if you have to take in every time to a mechanic could be a real pita! Ground cable broke in trunk, easy to fix but thank god for this forumn to tell me where to look Blas.
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