Used Superformance or New Backdraft from Vintage

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by blykins

Yes sir, I could see that with worked heads, a cam change, and other work. However, pulling a 520 hp engine out of the crate, just changing cams, and getting 675 hp is not logical, especially when they peak at over 6000 to begin with.

Have a few friends with them they are some steam rollers for sure. I think those guys go to the 440 stroker setups and potentially a bit larger and see 620-640rwhp on E85. Anything I'm saying is based off a few friends that have them and then the millions of youtube dyno videos that exist. What a great motor but It would never find its way into a cobra of mine.

[NewYorkGuy]

Originally Posted by Ace23

Have a few friends with them they are some steam rollers for sure. I think those guys go to the 440 stroker setups and potentially a bit larger and see 620-640rwhp on E85. Anything I'm saying is based off a few friends that have them and then the millions of youtube dyno videos that exist. What a great motor but It would never find its way into a cobra of mine.

Hi, Ace, I want to thank you for entertaining me and others who have followed your thread(s). You have certainly pumped new blood into an older, stubborn car group.

DO NOT BUY A COBRA. Yes, I typed it. You are not a Cobra guy. And it is okay. There will be other cars on your bucket list. It is okay to be honest and look in the mirror, " Do I really need a Cobra in my life?"

You will thank me in 6 months. Save yourself the stress, frustration. Don't be trapped. This Cobra car and life will lead you to drinking, sleepless nights. Think about your family & friends that you have spent time away. It will only get worse in ownership.

I will set you straight about engine choice. The Cobra should have a carb engine.

The coyote engine is a great engine but that belongs in a Mustang. All Cobras should have a carb engine that sounds like a John Deere tractor. It is the lumpy sound you desire.

It is a car you need to know how to fix, either at home or on the road when the car breaks down and it will break down. They all break down because they are simple cars- no fancy modern gizmos- but at the same time, they are simple cars to fix on your own. A hammer, screwdriver, and duct tape will fix any broken down Cobra. Dont have a heart attack when an "expert" Cobra mechanic hands you a $500 bill for a job he fixed in two minutes turning a screw on your engine.

Again, save yourself from Cobra stress.

Heck, wait til the end of the year and you can get a used C7 stingray for $50K. You will have modern luxuries like GPS, bluetooth, airbags, cupholders, AC, and if you want to go roadster, the roof comes off! You can have it all in a Stingray!

Good luck, Ace. I know you will make the right decision.

best,
nyg

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

- DO NOT BUY A COBRA.

- All Cobras should have a carb engine that sounds like a John Deere tractor. It is the lumpy sound you desire.

- They all break down because they are simple cars- no fancy modern gizmos- but at the same time, they are simple cars to fix on your own.

- A hammer, screwdriver, and duct tape will fix any broken down Cobra.

- Heck, wait til the end of the year and you can get a used C7 stingray for $50K. You will have modern luxuries like GPS, bluetooth, airbags, cupholders, AC, and if you want to go roadster, the roof comes off! You can have it all in a Stingray!

best,
nyg

These are all astute comments, advice, observations and statements.

1. You definitely want your Cobra to sound like a John Deere tractor. I've been attempting to get that lawn mower/tractor sound for years w/o much success.

2. Yes, Cobras break down because they're simple cars. Simple cars break down just like complex cars do.

3. Hammers, screwdrivers and duct tape are the primary tools in my tool box for fixing my Cobra. They work extremely well when you have to change spark plugs, fix a flat tire, alignments, changing oil & filters, finding TDC, vacuum leaks and exhaust leaks, etc. They even work great when you want to change manifolds, cams, heads, etc.

4. And buying a new or newer GM product is a very prudent move. GM is building high quality cars & trucks, which are rapidly moving up in the JD Power surveys. You rarely, if ever, hear much about recalls either.

This is good stuff. Thanks.