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02-13-2015, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
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Originally Posted by undy
600 hp from a KC all aluminum 482' side-oiler and... a set of M/T drag radials to use every last tasty drop of it too!!
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Uhhh, and didn't that "last drop" put you in to the grass off the highway not too long ago?  |
02-13-2015, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Virginia Beach, Va & Port Charlotte, Fl.,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Uhhh, and didn't that "last drop" put you in to the grass off the highway not too long ago? |
Yep, spastic throttle modulator.
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02-14-2015, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,111
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Give or take 350.
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02-14-2015, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Glendale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane Motorsports 427
Posts: 75
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My formula for this is N x W = R
N) Need
W) Want
R) Result
So I figured I need around 375 HP
I want at least 50% more
The result is 563 HP and that works for me
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Driving Sprint cars and Midgets, nothing better. Next adventure a Hurricane Motorsports Cobra.
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02-14-2015, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by undy
600 hp from a KC all aluminum 482' side-oiler and... a set of M/T drag radials to use every last tasty drop of it too!!
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What size drag radials do ya have ???
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427 CSX 3000/4000 and Shelbys.
All gone ! Was a Hell of a run
Now ... The dogs car
Mercedes E63S station wagon. 603hp
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02-14-2015, 08:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Virginia Beach, Va & Port Charlotte, Fl.,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue66
What size drag radials do ya have ???
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315/35/17s
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02-16-2015, 02:55 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Cape Town, South Africa/Mainz, Germany,
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680hp (on the dyno) and enough torque to loose traction applying half throttle in 4th gear at 50mph when changing lanes to overtake a truck - when the tires are cold.
Once you got the hang of it, you can put your foot all down after a turn (in 2nd gear) and accelerate sideways until you shift into 3rd (at 100 mph)...
350 hp is enough.
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02-16-2015, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Riverside,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cutting Edge, Boss 429
Posts: 377
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dominik
680hp (on the dyno) and enough torque to loose traction applying half throttle in 4th gear at 50mph when changing lanes to overtake a truck - when the tires are cold.
Once you got the hang of it, you can put your foot all down after a turn (in 2nd gear) and accelerate sideways until you shift into 3rd (at 100 mph)...
350 hp is enough.
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You just gotta love those BFG T/A Radials! |
05-28-2015, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Loudon,
Tn
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance#2352/Aluminum SO/490 c.i. 650 h.p. 605 tq.
Posts: 410
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Quote:
Originally Posted by undy
600 hp from a KC all aluminum 482' side-oiler and... a set of M/T drag radials to use every last tasty drop of it too!!
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Me Too |
05-28-2015, 10:48 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Mims,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane Motorsports, 363 cu.in. 613 HP
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Varmit
 Nice looking car. What size tires do you run and what's your best time & MPH?
What's your redline rmp and what rpm do you launch at? My redline is around 6800 rpm and I launch at 3000 rpm. Launching any harder spins out. I usually run 11.5 - 11.7's(and an occasional screw up into the 12's). my best was 11.3. Do you use a GoPro on the car? Here's a snapshot to show what it looks like with my car. I wish I could send video - the start is unreal - watching the nose of a 392 Hemi car quickly disappear rearward out of frame. On close races the video is great to watch. |
02-13-2015, 07:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Goshen,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Gary Edwards Racing 460
Posts: 444
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If you are worried about too much power its probably the wrong car for you. It's built to have an insane power to weight ratio. It's dangerous, cause it's supposed to be.
Maybe a jag is more your speed?
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02-13-2015, 08:13 PM
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I think some are missing the point, ender2664 is probably happy with his pecker size so no need to compensate with unusable HP 
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02-13-2015, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Palm Desert,
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Originally Posted by Joe's Garage
I think some are missing the point, ender2664 is probably happy with his pecker size so no need to compensate with unusable HP
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Thank you Joe, couldn't have said it any better myself. |
02-13-2015, 08:54 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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I started with 380 and now I have 402 at the rear wheels;dyno number (480-500 flywheel)
Just about right.
I have driven several big block Cobra with 600 -630 flywheel (dyno numbers)
Just about right
I would say 500 to 650 is a good hp range for a street Cobra. They come with a gas pedal not an on off switch.
Dwight
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02-13-2015, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR track car, SL-C track car
Posts: 1,262
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ender2664
How much are most people running? I am deciding on an engine and am not sure how much power to put in given how light it is and have the car still be able to hook up.
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It doesn't matter what most people are running. There are plenty of guys who bought Cobra's with excess horsepower who only drive their cars a few hundred miles then sell them.
Decide what you want to do with your car and get the power that will do what you want the car to do. For street driving 300 hp is way more than enough.
Spend a bit of time with the search feature and you will get the answers to nearly every question you could think to ask about these cars. And hopefully you aren't easily offended. There are a few guys here who like to tease a bit. 
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02-13-2015, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Grand Rapids,
MI
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Challenge Car, RDI aluminum 427w
Posts: 357
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About 550 at the crank, 440 at the wheels. 335/35/17s with 3.46 gears. Will break loose in first with throttle after that you have to work at it. 11.8/120mph quarters. Cruise around town, back roads, highway, lots of trips, drive in the rain just for fun, road track for adrenaline. 50 k+ miles.
Seems that many think the throttle is on/off when it is really a variable switch that you control. It's not the HP it's how you use it. But if you are afraid of it, don't buy it.
The only safety is the link between your brain and your foot.
Jim
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02-13-2015, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Melbourne,
Vic
Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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One of my favourite cars to drive was my (former) neighbour's lotus Elise 200+/- hp out of a Toyota engine.
Sweet, Sweet drive... And given good fortune I'll add one to my stable.
BUT That said, it didn't stop me from putting a 600+hp/tq engine in the cobra...
Why?
Because (for me) a cobra is all about the engine.
Again For me, It's about lifting he bonnet and seeing an old school piece of machinery, that can naturally aspirated, can produce more power than most anything else on the road today, and can be fixed with simple tools, a screwdriver and spanner, in keeping with the theme of what is a "Cobra"
If I wanted a coyote Id have bought a new GT falcon (Google it) or if I wanted a Windsor Id have bought a mustang, or built a 289 or fia.
You've got to decide what YOU want to see when you pop the hood.
What gets YOU excited?
What are YOUR goals/plans/desires for this car?
The only right answer is what tickles YOUR fancy
Good luck with it and enjoy the journey |
02-13-2015, 09:27 PM
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Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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Ps. I mentioned the lotus at 200hp bc that's enough to kill you right there if you're not behaving  |
02-14-2015, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Riverside,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Cutting Edge, Boss 429
Posts: 377
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You rarely hear guys guys with big h.p. complaining that it's too much or not streetable. In fact, it seems you always want a little more!
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02-14-2015, 11:53 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jonesboro GA,
Posts: 382
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BossCER
You rarely hear guys guys with big h.p. complaining that it's too much or not streetable. In fact, it seems you always want a little more!
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Bingo. Most guys who like to say how much is too much don't have enough for those who really do. |
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