Cost of New Cobra

[cycleguy55]

There's a small block Unique listed in this story for $36K. https://www.rcnmag.com/fresh-finds/three-cobras-for-35k

ERA FIA 2092 $59K: http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=7391&cat=2

Unique FIA $33K: http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=7387&cat=2

Unique Slabside $35K. Looks like the same one listed in the Reincarnation Magazine article: http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=7386&cat=2

[fastd]

just having some fun here...
list of biggest factors and value for each:
big vs small block: too many variables but if hp is say 500 does engine size matter?
4-5-6 speed trans: 6 speed + 5k, 5 speed 2.5k
fuel injection vs carb: fi + 3k
make of car: big difference
289 vs 427 style: no difference?
other factors?

[Jdata]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

I had a tour of the Hurricane and it's actually a very nice car.

Home - Hurricane Motorsports

I just did one back on June 3! Great tour! Sold me

[dacobb]

I should have about $75K invested in my ERA slabside. 289 SBF, T-5 trans, RAM clutch

ERA: $45k or so including options

Wheels and tires: approx $5K

Paint: $8,500

Engine/drivetrain: $15k from Brent Lykins

Plus a few thousand more in tools, etc.

The car won’t be a roller when I get it. ERA will bond the body and install the rear suspension.

[desgros@vtlink.]

I'm slightly ahead of what you expect to have in your Slabside when completed. My Slabside, a turnkey was completed in June 2014.











John
ERA #3010 Slabside 289 BRG

[FUNFER2]

500 HP is a lot easier to get with a big block than a small block.

[fastd]

500 HP pretty easy in a 351w.

[dacobb]

Originally Posted by fastd

500 HP pretty easy in a 351w.

Given that the slabside rides on either 205/70r15 or 215/65r15 tires, 500hp would seem superfluous.

[fastd]

my point wasn't with respect to sideslabs. it was tryibg to value the importance of "goodies" like 500 hp (be it from a big block or a mid block like a 351w), 6 speed trans, fuel injection, other...

[patrickt]

Hmmm, I think fastd was really just making fun of small blocks. You know, basically saying that a small block in a 427 style car is for pussies. Frankly, I'm shocked... shocked, I say....

[dacobb]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Hmmm, I think fastd was really just making fun of small blocks. You know, basically saying that a small block in a 427 style car is for pussies. Frankly, I'm shocked... shocked, I say....

So would you ride around in a Cobra that fastd built?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by dacobb

So would you ride around in a Cobra that fastd built?

Only if I was behind the wheel.

[novasscnc]

Buy one do not build

[fastd]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Hmmm, I think fastd was really just making fun of small blocks. You know, basically saying that a small block in a 427 style car is for pussies. Frankly, I'm shocked... shocked, I say....

patrickt trying to stir things up...?

ok. i'll play. first, you misunderstood my meaning.

my question was: if there is an engine that produces 500 hp does it matter from a value perspective whether it comes from a small block or big block?

my personal bias is against big blocks however: i prefer smaller blocks because i personally prefer higher revving engines that feel "lighter" than how big blocks typically behave.

no offense meant to anyone - just my personal taste - wouldn't have mentioned it but patrickt called me out.

[Dimis]

I haven't posted in a while myself but this brought me out of the woods....

In answer to the original post- how long is a piece of string?
Eg:
I've got $40k in the engine alone, and yes, I got a great deal. When you start playing with exotic parts the dollars will rack up.

I'm with Patrick- figure on six figures.

Good luck with it all.


...and ps:

Originally Posted by fastd

my personal bias is against big blocks however: i prefer smaller blocks because i personally prefer higher revving engines that feel "lighter" than how big blocks typically behave.

Then put an LS7 in it.

[35olds]

A good friend of mine just won an auction on a Superformance cobra. Beautiful car ,well cared for , its on the internet .Unbelievable price . I got a really great deal on my Unique .Really well cared for as well . There are deals out there , look for them and jump ,do not hesitate . I've been looking for years .

[dacobb]

Originally Posted by fastd

patrickt trying to stir things up...?

ok. i'll play. first, you misunderstood my meaning.

my question was: if there is an engine that produces 500 hp does it matter from a value perspective whether it comes from a small block or big block?

my personal bias is against big blocks however: i prefer smaller blocks because i personally prefer higher revving engines that feel "lighter" than how big blocks typically behave.

no offense meant to anyone - just my personal taste - wouldn't have mentioned it but patrickt called me out.

Generally speaking big blocks cost more than small blocks but the real issue is the body. You wouldn't put a big block in a slabside or FIA and you probably shouldn't put a small block in a 427 S/C.

[fastd]

agree dacobb.

seems like fia/slabside has gained in popularity vs the 427 (although I guess 427s are still 80% ish of the market)

[dacobb]

Originally Posted by fastd

agree dacobb.

seems like fia/slabside has gained in popularity vs the 427 (although I guess 427s are still 80% ish of the market)

My SBF will have around 400HP and that is more than enough in a 2500lb car with skinny tires.

Now, you could build a 427 S/C with a rip-snortin' big block with over 500hp, but make sure to update your will.

[120mm]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Hurricanes do appear to be very good, quality cars but I don't think you could come anywhere close to building one for around $30,000. I would put Hurricane and Unique closer pricewise.

I've priced it out to the nuts and bolts, using used drivetrain components, and it is "just" doable. The Hurricane is a VERY complete kit, and as long as you stay away from options, it can be done.

Originally Posted by KDubU

A Factory Five MKIV will run higher than $30k even with a 302 in it. Full kit is close to $22k, then add engine, transmission and tires and I am thinking at least $34-35k without body prep and paint. Add another $7-12k+ for the latter for a finished roadster and that is without any mods that all builders do. I always say look at $45-50k+ to have complete finished Factory Five.

For FFR, you'd have to do a donor car build to come it $30k, and donor cars are becoming much, much harder to find.

The Hurricane is a more complete kit, and you could just get it in at right around $30k if you were frugal, and used a 5.8L junkyard motor, used transmission, etc....

As far as $7-12k in paint, that is completely up to the individual owner. I guarantee you that Lynn Park's "Son of Dirt Bag" doesn't have $7-12k in paint on it, for instance.

As far as "any mods all builders do" that is your opinion and somewhat hyperbolic.