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RodKnock 07-10-2016 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1398160)
Forgetting the engine, for a moment, if it ever is built... what brand of Cobra will it be going in to?:confused:
Did you read/notice the bio in the upper right hand corner of every one of his posts?

patrickt 07-10-2016 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1398162)
Did you read/notice the bio in the upper right hand corner of every one of his posts?
I thought he was replacing that one. Personally, I'd upgrade the car before I upgraded the engine.:cool:

Bernica 07-10-2016 07:13 PM
I've talked to Kevin (FUNFER2) a few times and I believe he has been around the block a few times with big engines.;)

patrickt 07-10-2016 07:18 PM
If he goes over 600HP that calls for a special transmission, beefed up rear, other stuff... and the wallet is getting kind of thin.:(

FUNFER2 07-10-2016 07:27 PM
Lonestar.

patrickt 07-10-2016 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2 (Post 1398166)
Lonestar.
Can its current configuration handle the engine you want?

FUNFER2 07-10-2016 07:51 PM
I dont know why I'm even answering that question.
Yes, the Lonestar is fully boxed frame, support members,....etc.

Stronger than a lot of Cobras out there, but I have heard the ERA's are very weak &
dangerous. :eek: :p :3DSMILE:

FUNFER2 07-10-2016 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1398164)
I've talked to Kevin (FUNFER2) a few times and I believe he has been around the block a few times with big engines.;)
Thank you ! ;)

FUNFER2 07-10-2016 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1398163)
I thought he was replacing that one. Personally, I'd upgrade the car before I upgraded the engine.:cool:
Is there a nice way of saying,....You're a Smartass and you're ERA is a piece of crap ?
Hum,.....? Let me know. ;)

Bernica 07-10-2016 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2 (Post 1398173)
Is there a nice way of saying,....You're a Smartass and you're ERA is a piece of crap ?
Hum,.....? Let me know. ;)
We tell him that all the time! He's actually one of the good guys and very helpful here. Color blind for sure, but a good guy all-in-all
See what a nice guy I can be?;)

FUNFER2 07-10-2016 08:08 PM
You are,.....a nice guy. :3DSMILE:

Bernica 07-10-2016 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2 (Post 1398175)
You are,.....a nice guy. :3DSMILE:
Wait! That's not me! You will hear when I get pi$$ed here. I'm no "tulips and posies" guy. There is my good side and the evil side...:eek:

Dimis 07-10-2016 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2 (Post 1398173)
Is there a nice way of saying,....You're a Smartass and you're ERA is a piece of crap ?
Hum,.....? Let me know. ;)
My understanding is he's a lawyer, which if true, means he's no doubt been called worse, and in worse ways. :p

Some could perceive him as one who likes pissing on the parade, others could term his comments the voice of reason. Same coin, but a different view.

If you remove any emotion, and give him the benefit of doubt about having any prior knowledge of your car (as he mentioned), then even the most die hard would likely concede its a prudent question.:o

In any case, I'm glad to hear both you and your car can handle the numbers your aiming for. :)

G-Pete 07-11-2016 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1398060)
Nice piece! Any info on what you did to it?
Long list, here just some highlights:
Ford 460 seasoned block
Eagle Crankshaft 4.140
Performance rod and main bearing
True double roller timing set
Manley push rods
Comp Cams ground, hydraulic rollers
Edelbrock cylinder heads
Edelbrock intale (goes)
Holley 950 CFM (goes)

The engine produced over 600/600 hp/ftptq

I'm still tinkering what tranny and rear end to match.....that's a ton of torque:cool:

FUNFER2 07-11-2016 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dimis (Post 1398187)
My understanding is he's a lawyer, which if true, means he's no doubt been called worse, and in worse ways. :p

Some could perceive him as one who likes pissing on the parade, others could term his comments the voice of reason. Same coin, but a different view.

If you remove any emotion, and give him the benefit of doubt about having any prior knowledge of your car (as he mentioned), then even the most die hard would likely concede its a prudent question.:o

In any case, I'm glad to hear both you and your car can handle the numbers your aiming for. :)
Ok, I see, I undrstand now. My father was a lawyer, and was also a smartass ! :LOL:

patrickt 07-11-2016 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2 (Post 1398287)
Ok, I see, I understand now. :LOL:
Not trying to rain on your parade, but it's possible that you may not be seeing the fiscal realities clearly. And, if that's the case, there are probably other clouds on your horizon... like whether the other parts in your car will hold up or not. A Pollyanna approach, be it in business or Cobra drive trains, rarely succeeds.:cool:

Bernica 07-11-2016 12:42 PM
Just something to keep in mind, which I'm sure you are aware of....

Sticky tyres (Avons) with huge TQ and HP on pavement can = twisted axles and other broken hard parts all the way up the line. There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel!:eek:

patrickt 07-11-2016 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1398290)
Just something to keep in mind, which I'm sure you are aware of....

Sticky tyres (Avons) with huge TQ and HP on pavement can = twisted axles and other broken hard parts all the way up the line. There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel!:eek:
Yep, and while Pollyanna and Jack Bruce were both glad, a twisted half-shaft would have made them both quite sad.:(

G-Pete 07-11-2016 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1398290)
There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel!:eek:
Right here....



http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...9-21-08_75.jpg

scottj 07-11-2016 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1398290)
Just something to keep in mind, which I'm sure you are aware of....

Sticky tyres (Avons) with huge TQ and HP on pavement can = twisted axles and other broken hard parts all the way up the line. There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel!:eek:
I just did one a few weeks ago... on Michelin street tires... short-shifting 2nd-3rd... who says you can't put power to the ground in these cars. :confused:


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