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12-21-2011, 03:05 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Why didn't tin-man contact the installer and ask him first? 
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12-21-2011, 03:07 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by rodneym
Why didn't tin-man contact the installer and ask him first? |
I'm just proud of you for not coming out and saying "See, SPF cars really do suck." |
12-21-2011, 03:35 PM
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To answer everyone's curiosity, ItBites is basically right. The transmission is a modern Ford 4R70W with a proprietary bellhousing designed by Roush engineering to bolt to the FE engine. The angle is due to starter clearance issues and to get the trans to fit to the engine without adapter plates. This info was given to me by Mark Bowler of Bowler transmissions who builds the unit for Roush and I was told it was tested for two years before being released.
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12-21-2011, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
I'm just proud of you for not coming out and saying "See, SPF cars really do suck." |
Now, now. SPFs certainly do not suck. I had one for 18 mos and even sold it for a profit. I was just looking for more accuracy and would also have been happy with a glass CSX made by HiTech (SPF).
Tin-man, your posts get people all fired up and I don't know what or who its serving. I think you should give your 'team' the benefit of the doubt and let them answer and correct it first. Perhaps you could hold off on the megaphone until the events are finished or relationships severed(?).
This was indeed a BIG build. Maybe the biggest for an SPF? Or close at least. The FI Roush wasn't an issue. Voss is one of the few last resorts when it come to getting them to work. Roush trusts him as much as anybody. The tranny/FI/light car thing seems to have been tricky, as well as the adapter. Your 78th mile? well 'S' happens.
My old SPF was installed by him and never had to go back (so said the original owner). My Kirkham (Voss installed, 2,500 miles) never had to go back for anything. Never. Not once. Knock on wood, of course  ).
Not only are there too many chefs in the kitchen but everyone whose ever made ice is chiming in.
I'm on your side Tin-man, honest. But we're not your parents and your team isn't your big brothers.  Your team deserves to be allowed to see it through. If/when they cry uncle, game on.
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12-22-2011, 07:14 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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I'm just proud of you for not coming out and saying "See, SPF cars really do suck." |
Keep stirring the $#it, patrick. The admins here will finally tire of your baseless rants and off-color commentary and send you to solitary where you rightfully belong. 
Nice to hear this owner is getting everything sorted out and doesn't hold a grudge on the entire process, but is now only focused on those aspects that should have been dealt with via SOP. |
12-22-2011, 08:33 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Keep stirring the $#it, patrick. The admins here will finally tire of your baseless rants and off-color commentary and send you to solitary where you rightfully belong.
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For what? I was complimenting RodneyM, an experienced owner who sold his SPF for a Kirkham, for taking the high road as opposed to taking a cheap shot. Rodney should be applauded, as should I.  BTW, have you checked the calipers on your SPF?  |
12-22-2011, 01:41 PM
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For what? I was complimenting RodneyM, an experienced owner who sold his SPF for a Kirkham, for taking the high road as opposed to taking a cheap shot. Rodney should be applauded, as should I. BTW, have you checked the calipers on your SPF? |
Come on Patrick. You were not complimenting Rodney. You were putting words in other peoples mouths just like you have done sooooo many times before. If you have something negative to say about another car manufacturer, be a man and say it yourself. This is why I referred to you as Eddie Haskle on another thread. You insinuate something and then spin it when confronted. Again, be a Man.
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12-22-2011, 01:45 PM
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This is why I referred to you as Eddie Haskle on another thread. You insinuate something and then spin it when confronted. Again, be a Man. |
My concern was only that ACademic may have the same caliper problems with his SPF. What's wrong with that?
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12-22-2011, 01:56 PM
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Yep. You insinuate something and then spin it when confronted. Again, be a Man. 
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12-22-2011, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dont
Come on Patrick. You were not complimenting Rodney. You were putting words in other peoples mouths just like you have done sooooo many times before. If you have something negative to say about another car manufacturer, be a man and say it yourself. This is why I referred to you as Eddie Haskle on another thread. You insinuate something and then spin it when confronted. Again, be a Man. |
Well stated. Thank you for watching my back. |
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