What do you think of this SPF with under car exhaust?

[Rog246]

Originally Posted by Royce

I will stick with my side pipes, the real look. If you don't want side pipes buy a Honda.

Hey my Honda has side pipes !! AND its quicker than my Cobra.!!

Ohh just realised its got two wheels

[rcobra427]

If you don't like the look or burns of the sidepipes, but you like the "stereo" effect you get from sitting between the exhaust pipes, you could go this route. It's custom built headers and 3" pipes out the side.

[collector]

Really like the original looking underside exhuast! Please post photos on a lift for all of us to check out. I have a kirham "427" and a "289" slabside. Would like to place undercarrage exhuast under the "289" and would like some guidance. Thanks, michael

[Fullchat289]

Hi..MJJ

Superformance makes a fantastic Cobra replica. The one you picture, however, appears not to have an engine in it. I'm assuming this b/c it appears that the oil cooler is not hooked up and the front suspension looks to be uncompressed. Such is the case normally with an SPF as they come from South Africa in this state with the customer specifying the Engine/Trans options to their preference. I'm assuming you know this already....but I just mention it b/c of not knowing how deeply you've enquired about the car you have linked in your first post.

Others here have stated their preference on the wheel options, and I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to the appearance of the cobra replica, so I agree to the 15" wheel options that are available. You could either put an FIA style pin drive wheel on the car if you want a very early 427 look, go with the standard Halibrand replica wheel, or go for the more rare sunburst style that have also been reference here by Tim in Post #12. The disadvantage with the traditional look is that there are not many good tire choices for 15" wheels as there are with the taller 17" wheel that appears to be on the car in your link. You will have the option of more modern compounds over a wide range of tire manufacturers if you stay with the non-original appearing 17" option.

Also, you didn't need to explain yourself on why you prefer to own a cobra with an undercar exhaust, but I hope that when you finally get one in your garage, that you and your family enjoy it for many miles and many years. I'm sure your dear son will have trouble removing the smile from his face when his dad takes him for his first ride.

- Allen.

[Al G]

Originally Posted by Fullchat289

Hi..MJJ

Superformance makes a fantastic Cobra replica. The one you picture, however, appears not to have an engine in it. I'm assuming this b/c it appears that the oil cooler is not hooked up and the front suspension looks to be uncompressed. Such is the case normally with an SPF as they come from South Africa in this state with the customer specifying the Engine/Trans options to their preference. I'm assuming you know this already....but I just mention it b/c of not knowing how deeply you've enquired about the car you have linked in your first post.

Others here have stated their preference on the wheel options, and I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to the appearance of the cobra replica, so I agree to the 15" wheel options that are available. You could either put an FIA style pin drive wheel on the car if you want a very early 427 look, go with the standard Halibrand replica wheel, or go for the more rare sunburst style that have also been reference here by Tim in Post #12. The disadvantage with the traditional look is that there are not many good tire choices for 15" wheels as there are with the taller 17" wheel that appears to be on the car in your link. You will have the option of more modern compounds over a wide range of tire manufacturers if you stay with the non-original appearing 17" option.

Also, you didn't need to explain yourself on why you prefer to own a cobra with an undercar exhaust, but I hope that when you finally get one in your garage, that you and your family enjoy it for many miles and many years. I'm sure your dear son will have trouble removing the smile from his face when his dad takes him for his first ride.

- Allen.

You may be right about the one in the photo lacking an engine and transmission, but it's also lacking a hood scoop and roll bar. Looks like it is a street version to me.

[DanEC]

Well - this thread is probably on the path to being locked shortly. You never know how an innoculous question like "What do you think of this SPF with under car exhaust" can suddently take a turn for the worse.

[mnm99]

The side pipes are what makes the cobra. In your face looks and sound. I cant imagine the sound even being close to the same. If your worried about people burning there legs just remind them every time they get in and out. That's what I do with my wife. It's almost automatic now.

[Royce]

Originally Posted by mnm99

The side pipes are what makes the cobra. In your face looks and sound. I cant imagine the sound even being close to the same. If your worried about people burning there legs just remind them every time they get in and out. That's what I do with my wife. It's almost automatic now.

Amen, that was my point.

[DanEC]

I like sidepipes but I have a 66 Corvette with a pieced together old aluminum head L88 with 12:1 compression, old .600 lift solid cam, and 2-1/2 inch sidepipes. I wouldn't even think of firing the think up in my neighborhood until after 9:00 in the morning. When I decided to build my Cobra (replica) I decided not only that it was the street versions that I admired the most, but I didn't need another window rattling, car alarm sounding, neighborhood arosing car. But, I still have my fix for that when I like, and I sure can't second guess those that are fans of the S/C and Competition Cobras. Build what you want.

[Cobrakeith]

I like the look of the 427 street Cobra. If I were going to buy a 427 that is the Cobra I would spring for. I like the 15' wheels better, the pictures itstock, DanEc and tkb289 posted would be what I'd go for.

[AL427SBF]

It's a matter of taste and both ways are legit. Saving your ears from dB abuse and being more friendly to V8 power both have merit. Tail pipes also sound great, just in a different way.

[NewYorkGuy]

From reading online history, the side pipes became popular in the 1980s because buyers of hot rods shaped like a Cobra wanted the 'race' look. The side pipes do nothing more than burn your legs and disturb the peace.

Don't worry about naysayers; they got the wrong history. It is your car and your money. Personally, I like the street look.

I would compare the 'side pipe' look to modern import car guys putting cartoon-like rear wings and racing/parts stickers on their street cars. It just screams 'race boy'

[mptech]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

I would compare the 'side pipe' look to modern import car guys putting cartoon-like rear wings and racing/parts stickers on their street cars. It just screams 'race boy'

Really???
I like the under-car exhaust look too, but I wouldn't have gone this far with comparing side-exhaust to Import guys, cartoon rear wings, racing stickers.
Wow!


Interesting comment, what Cobra manufacturer is this? I'm not familiar.
"Cobra Make, Engine: Nissan powered by lots of duracells"

[NewYorkGuy]

Originally Posted by mptech

Really???
I like the under-car exhaust look too, but I wouldn't have gone this far with comparing side-exhaust to Import guys, cartoon rear wings, racing stickers.
Wow!


Interesting comment, what Cobra manufacturer is this? I'm not familiar.
"Cobra Make, Engine: Nissan powered by lots of duracells"

Mine hasn't been built yet and I am in a 5 year home build plan. I have some parts now; used Ls1 engine, used Baer brakes, go-kart Tillett seat.

I am designing a "rat rod Cobra"; open engine, wide body flairs, dirty fiberglass shell

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

From reading online history, the side pipes became popular in the 1980s because buyers of hot rods shaped like a Cobra wanted the 'race' look. The side pipes do nothing more than burn your legs and disturb the peace.

Don't worry about naysayers; they got the wrong history. It is your car and your money. Personally, I like the street look.

I would compare the 'side pipe' look to modern import car guys putting cartoon-like rear wings and racing/parts stickers on their street cars. It just screams 'race boy'

Who wants to take this one lol.

[bogart761]

I wanted to change from normally aspirated to fuel injection but didn't like any of the places the mechanic suggested we place the O2 sensor. This seems to be a pretty good option I had not considered. Run the sidepipes for the look but under carriage for the real exhaust system. Any other owners know of someone that fuel injected their cobra with side pies? I would like to see how the install looks.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

Who wants to take this one lol.

Can you? I'm getting tired.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

From reading online history, the side pipes became popular in the 1980s because buyers of hot rods shaped like a Cobra wanted the 'race' look. The side pipes do nothing more than burn your legs and disturb the peace.

Don't worry about naysayers; they got the wrong history. It is your car and your money. Personally, I like the street look.

I would compare the 'side pipe' look to modern import car guys putting cartoon-like rear wings and racing/parts stickers on their street cars. It just screams 'race boy'

At least you are consistent nyg, a day late and a dollar short on most things cobra, but then again - spectators from the cheap bleacher seats aren't expected to know all the players names. Bone up boy, there will be a test later
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

[NewYorkGuy]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

At least you are consistent nyg, a day late and a dollar short on most things cobra, but then again - spectators from the cheap bleacher seats aren't expected to know all the players names. Bone up boy, there will be a test later
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

sir, u don't get it. I am not playing your game.

Back to OP, if u have kids or ride with company, I'd do the street look. Less noisy and u won't smell like a chimney.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

sir, u don't get it. I am not playing your game ...

Let me correct you junior, you're not playing in any game, you're a spectator remember. A little due diligence on your part will circumvent BS such as this ...

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

From reading online history, the side pipes became popular in the 1980s because buyers of hot rods shaped like a Cobra wanted the 'race' look ...

Always glad to help the failing student improve his GPA