Anybody installed a 5.0 aluminator engine in a cobra?

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Originally Posted by MJJ

Ed

Thanks for the info!

We have an 04 modded Terminator already along with a modded 11GT500 and love it, so I am very familiar with those engines. Torque monsters.

Based on what I have learned and my conversation with Jay at Vintage I am pretty sure what direction I will go. I am going to go with the 11:1 5.0 aluminator. With two supercharged cars I am looking for a N/A car.

I am not really concerned about the period correct look in the engine bay. I know it is important to many but not as important to me.

I do love the look of 15" wheels and GY Billboards though.

BTW - I never see myself putting a top,... even a soft top. Is it a mistake not to order one?

Generally How long does it take from order to have a car completed with engine and tranny installed? 3-6 months? Might need to time this to avoid winter.

Thanks

TAG

Mine is an SPF, TAG, so I don't really have a qualified answer for a Backdraft. Jualwatt sounds like he is a better delivery barometer.

As good as the Billboards look (and they do) the Avons represent a comparable (some say better) radial solution to the which tire question. The Billboards can hunt depending on your alignment set up, where as the Avons tend to be less sensitive to the hunting issue.

These cars are fair weather vehicles, although some of us have been known to get caught in the rain. As a fair weather vehicle the open cockpit experience is very much a part of the overall thrill. If you are particularly sensitive to the sun use sun block.

If you just want to be complete or have insurance for that unexpected down pour the top will assuage your concerns. If you have not gone to the trouble of sealing up your car in all the places that water can (and will) enter you will be almost as wet with the top up as you would have been with the top down. FWIW at least with the top down your windshield does not fog up on you.


Ed