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

[RodKnock]

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

I own a loud obnoxious hot rod wannabe race-look kit car. And the poor gas mileage gives me anxiety attacks. I'm depressed now. Going back to bed.

Back to the OP's SPF. Looks very nice, but I'd also get the 15" wheels installed. Sunburst's would be 1st class, but muy expensivo.

[Maricopa]

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

I expect anyone with a nice street replica knows where you can stick your side pipes

Yup, what a clueless comment considering 90+% of 'REAL' Cobras didn't have sidepipes. Nothing at all wrong (and certainly nothing 'Ricer') about the SC look but I'm constantly amazed at the historical ignorance of people who seem to think these things begin and end with white on blue 427s.

[cobrakidz]

I love the under car exhaust--gives the car a different look.

[RodKnock]

BTW, before more nonsense get spouted about sidepipes, when I purchased my sidepipes, back around 2007-2008 (replaced Kirkham-supplied mufflers), you could get Hushpower sidepipe mufflers (which then became a division of Flowmaster) that not only offered reduced noise levels and less restriction, but also offered "cool shell" technology (i.e., not hot to the touch). I'm sure technology has improved in 6-7 years.

[NewYorkGuy]

so when/why did side pipes become the popular look of hot rods shaped like a Cobra?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

so when/why did side pipes become the popular look of hot rods shaped like a Cobra?

I'm no historian, but the late 1960's. And sidepipes were also quite popular on the 1965-1969 Corvettes too.

[joyridin']

I personally like the car just the way it is. I like the 17" wheels and plan on getting them on my car at some point in the future. 17's are my limit though. Anything larger and it looks a bit off balance to me.

Really clean looking without the scoop. bar, and sidepipes.

[AL427SBF]

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make 'em drink ...

1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
With assistance from Ford and AC Cars, the team at Shelby American modified the existing AC chassis design to accommodate the big block engine. The completed design was called the mark III chassis was manufactured with larger and wider spaced chassis rails. Shelby ordered 100 of these from AC Cars.

Due to the weight of the engine the brakes and suspension were also upgraded. The body was featured prominent wheel arches to fit wider magnesium wheels and tires. Competition features included an oil cooler, side exhausts, large fuel filler, 42-gallon fuel tank, front jacking points and a roll bar.
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

I think the earlier 289 FIAs also had sidepipes but I'm not sure.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make 'em drink ...

1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
With assistance from Ford and AC Cars, the team at Shelby American modified the existing AC chassis design to accommodate the big block engine. The completed design was called the mark III chassis was manufactured with larger and wider spaced chassis rails. Shelby ordered 100 of these from AC Cars.

Due to the weight of the engine the brakes and suspension were also upgraded. The body was featured prominent wheel arches to fit wider magnesium wheels and tires. Competition features included an oil cooler, side exhausts, large fuel filler, 42-gallon fuel tank, front jacking points and a roll bar.
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

I think the earlier 289 FIAs also had sidepipes but I'm not sure.

I believe NYG wants to know when did sidepipes become popular on Cobra replicas, although NYG guy wants to call them "hot rods shaped like Cobras."

ERA started their business in 1981 and there were others like Arntz who may started a bit earlier than that, but roughly 1980 +/-. Sidepipes were popular at the beginning of the Cobra replica industry.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I believe NYG wants to know when did sidepipes become popular on Cobra replicas, although NYG guy wants to call them "hot rods shaped like Cobras."

ERA started their business in 1981 and there were others like Arntz who may started a bit earlier than that, but roughly 1980 +/-. Sidepipes were popular at the beginning of the Cobra replica industry.

Indeed, would follow the logic "to replicate" something, all of them followed the Shelby template. As for this Don't worry about naysayers; they got the wrong history, I guess another rabbit hole to avoid

[Raceco]

I like that idea. I've envisioned my SPF without the side exhaust, and a mild cam, just making it simpler. I would probably drive it more often, and maybe enjoy it more. j/s...

[RodKnock]

Here's ERA EXP002, built in 1981 with sidepipes:

http://www.cobracountry.com/cobra4sa...02-history.pdf

[AL427SBF]

E.R.A. 289FIA FIA Front soft top illustration

[PANAVIA]

Have you met Lilly the Cobra >?

[kal]

Sorry had to leave will call back later

[MJJ]

Thanks to all for quality feedback and an entertaining thread to boot.

I received an email from Superformance that the car I listed in the #1 post has been sold. 3-4 months to get a new one.

It was a roller with no engine set up for a 5.0 coyote. I would do a sbf 351W instead. I love the clean lines on the car and the black wheels look good as well.

I prefer 15's for the traditional look as well.

Thanks Again.

MJJ

[Royce]

AL427SBF,
I think I know you. I lived in San Jose and Boulder Creek and moved up here where in Pine Grove. We only allow side pipes in this neck of the woods. I will say hi the next time I see you. Love you man. Drive safty

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by Royce

AL427SBF,
I think I know you. I lived in San Jose and Boulder Creek and moved up here where in Pine Grove. We only allow side pipes in this neck of the woods. I will say hi the next time I see you. Love you man. Drive safty

Could be, I use to live in San Jose too. Although Royce doesn't ring any bells and neither does Gloria (I quick scanned some posts). Doesn't mean we haven't met, please do say hi next time you think I'm the guy. I remember talking to a fireman several years ago, you guys have a lock on the retirement thing, beats the hell out of what my company offered me lol. It's all good, keep the shiny side up

[Royce]

AL427sbf,
I did retire from the San Jose Fire Dept.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by Royce

AL427sbf,
I did retire from the San Jose Fire Dept.

Yes, I saw that in your profile - I think it's a long shot that we met but you never know