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02-09-2011, 11:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Toowoomba,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Harrison supercharged
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Kirkham Motorsports University Billet Aluminum 427 FE Engine Block
This is well done, now if we could use them in Aus. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KLNJ8d8Vqc
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02-10-2011, 01:48 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: The Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Absolute Pace
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Totally awesome!
Ben
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02-10-2011, 02:12 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gilroy,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2291, Whipple Blown & Injected 4V ModMotor
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Originally Posted by hsv300
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As usual the Kirkhams went over the top in great style.
This block looks different from the early wood models. It appears to use four bolt mains without provision for cross bolts. Still very cool! Gotta love 65#, with sleeves mains and studs it should still come in around 100# or less - especially if they use 6061 for the caps.
Ed
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02-10-2011, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hsv300
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You can use them in Aus.
...and I'm planing/considering on it!
90-day club plate rego in Vic.
I'll let you know how it all goes in the coming months...
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02-10-2011, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Birmingham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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Most impressive! Wow, and you cut weight savings by 50lbs or more off the other blocks. Shelby advertises theirs as 150pds
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02-10-2011, 04:22 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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For mine it isn't really about the weight...
More that it was done by artists.
Most to all V8s are really overkill in a car of this weight.
...and you'd probably agree if you've ever driven a clubman.
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02-10-2011, 04:47 PM
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Dimis what internals are you going to use in the 427 FE?
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02-10-2011, 05:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hsv300
Dimis what internals are you going to use in the 427 FE?
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Mate... I wish I new... do you have any suggestions.
The whole project is in its infancy.
I'm miles away from even confirming engine details... block etc!
I'm tossing up a range of ideas... including a KC Alu 482, right through to an even LS7, and others in between
(You can blame Heidelberg for the LS7 his SPF with LS7 looks bang on, and would go like the stink, with full ABS traction control, full race logic and get 25+ mpg).
I'm still trying to get a Kirkham landed.
The deal has been done verbally, and I'm keen, but....
there are hurdles we are negotiating.
If I ever get this thing landed & over the line I'll be as happy as a pig in mud!
Open to you thoughts and suggestions...
Best wishes,
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04-09-2011, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1965 registered Brushed Kirkham polished stripes, 427 FE kieth craft 482 efi.ss chassis and all the go gear .
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimis
Mate... I wish I new... do you have any suggestions.
The whole project is in its infancy.
I'm miles away from even confirming engine details... block etc!
I'm tossing up a range of ideas... including a KC Alu 482, right through to an even LS7, and others in between
(You can blame Heidelberg for the LS7 his SPF with LS7 looks bang on, and would go like the stink, with full ABS traction control, full race logic and get 25+ mpg).
I'm still trying to get a Kirkham landed.
The deal has been done verbally, and I'm keen, but....
there are hurdles we are negotiating.
If I ever get this thing landed & over the line I'll be as happy as a pig in mud!
Open to you thoughts and suggestions...
Best wishes,
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Dimis,
With the Kirkham you have ordered, what options have you got ??
And how are you importing in as ?
Soul.
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04-10-2011, 04:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by soulman
Dimis,
With the Kirkham you have ordered, what options have you got ??
And how are you importing in as ?
Soul.
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Hi Soulman,
project is in it's infancy, nothing finalized.
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thus, haven't yet crossed the importing bridge.
What do you a) suggest I order & b) what do you recommend regarding importing?
Ps: I hear salt air is giving you some trouble.
Happy to help you out with your Kirkham,
I have a spare spot in my garage for one ;-)
kingest regards,
anth
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04-11-2011, 12:38 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1965 registered Brushed Kirkham polished stripes, 427 FE kieth craft 482 efi.ss chassis and all the go gear .
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimis
Hi Soulman,
project is in it's infancy, nothing finalized.
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thus, haven't yet crossed the importing bridge.
What do you a) suggest I order & b) what do you recommend regarding importing?
Ps: I hear salt air is giving you some trouble.
Happy to help you out with your Kirkham,
I have a spare spot in my garage for one ;-)
kingest regards,
anth
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Dimis,
sorry was under the impression you had ordered one.
Love to know if you can bring them in, a lot of doors are now closed regardless if intention are to 90 day permit use.
They still regard it as a car -complete or not !! I know of 3 in Aus that cannot be registered.
Love to have a FIA version if it was possible.
Save the heartache and maybe look at a local car.
I know an excellent '68 reg AC cobra -Arntz for sale complete with csx numbers.
Good luck .
Soul.
Dimis,
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02-10-2011, 04:48 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival 3506
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Thats what dreams are made of !!
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02-10-2011, 06:03 PM
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The LS7 is the easiest way to go and will comply in all states or the new 5L Coyote motor as well. I think it depends on what sort of look and feel you want for your Cobra old school or modern.
Good luck on your build.
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02-10-2011, 07:06 PM
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Old School look with 8 stack intake, but... no sence in missing out on the modern day advances.
It's going to all be about compromise.
I guess the Kirkham billet block gives an old school block a modern day twist.
I'm tipping that they'd cost an absolute motza and thus perhaps prohibitive...
Time will tell...
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02-11-2011, 12:38 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mildura,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Coupe, 416ci of LS goodness
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Oh for gods sake, just fit an LSX!
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02-11-2011, 09:52 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 347 Stroker Morrison Injection. Registered.
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Gavin, I've heard of LS1,LS2,LS3 and LS7, but what the fu$k is an LSX?
Regards.
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02-11-2011, 11:50 PM
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Location: MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Homebush,B2 Windsor 445
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mando
Gavin, I've heard of LS1,LS2,LS3 and LS7, but what the fu$k is an LSX?
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Well there are LSX...LS1> LS9....LSA... LQ9 etc etc etc ... 
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02-11-2011, 10:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sunshine Coast Qld,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Harrison # 80; Ford 5.0L HO Trickflow heads, cam and rockers and MassFlow EFI
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The man wants the original Ford Cobra combo - a Ford Coyote, or
http://www.fordmuscle.com/2011/02/20...a-jet-engines/
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Harrison #80.
Peregian Beach
Sunshine Coast Qld.
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02-12-2011, 12:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Newcastle, Warners Bay,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC . 393 Dart alloy block Stroked 351 alloy heads ..all the goodies plus a pre oiler. al
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An expensive way to build an engine....with a milling machine. What's wrong with a Carol Shelby alloy cast block machined correctly ? He didn't say how heavy the complete engine weighed.
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02-12-2011, 02:40 AM
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I agree Rob. There is no need to go the LS route when the best is still available.
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