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Originally Posted by patrickt
Remember, whether he buys/builds one at all is a "ways down the road." For 9 out of 10 men that means they will never get their Cobra.
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Dead on Patrick.
It's a "ways down the road" yet, and I'm still kicking tires - so to speak.
About the only things I'm sure of so far;
I will probably use 17" instead of 15" wheels.
I like the look of the Halibrand knock-off.
Brakes and suspension will not be exotic, I want off the shelf availability.
I like the Tremec 500 transmission ratios.
It must have both roll bars.
It will be white, likely with orange stripes.
Interior will not be terribly fancy - I
might install a stereo. No leather....
Trying to decide on a kit is Job One, and I'm still not certain which ones I like.
Lone Star has my attention with the "big, dumb 9" live axle" and the 4 inch body stretch.
I am NOT in love with an IRS, though I realize that makes me a redneck talking to the debutantes at The Ball.
I still would prefer to build a 460 over an FE motor - Alan, I like your input!
Cost may be easier to swallow, and I'm not a purist in the sense that a kit would be improper without the FE motor. I'll be on the fence for awhile on that one too.
My preferred powertrain is still;
460/aluminum heads - Tremec T 500 - Currie built 9" with gears in the 4.10 range.
Gotta have the cash in hand to buy the kit, and without a lottery windfall that remains months away.
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