The ultimate kit?????????

[Zedn]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

It's done. After to many years of dreaming. I've bought a Cobra. It feels better then getting married. {glad the wife doesn't read this,lol].
I couldn't pass this one up.

Your right. I'll make it a manual. I'm not going to use the 351 anyway. Talked to my engine guy, he said too heavy and wide. So it'll be a 302 windsor. What is a good manual, toploader?
Thanks again guys for helping me out. Guess I'll be here for a while getting advice on the build.
Now I got to get it from Penrith back to Adelaide somehow. What would a trucking company charge? If it comes to worse, I'll have to drive there.
JD

Trucking quotes from Melbourne to Sydney when i got mine were around $800. The road trip is fun and it is great looking in the rearview mirror and seeing it sitting there on the way home.

[Jaydee]

The road trip is fun and it is great looking in the rearview mirror and seeing it sitting there on the way home.

True true. Best quote for nonn driving vehicle is $910. but it needs brakes. to 1700 but will take 3 weeks. I think it's best to pick it up. Would it be best to cover it? It'll be behind a van, so out of the wind anyway. And it'll be nice to hand over the cash personally. The guy will be in tears, I reckon.
JD

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

It's done. After to many years of dreaming. I've bought a Cobra.....
.....I'll make it a manual. I'm not going to use the 351 anyway. Talked to my engine guy, he said too heavy and wide. So it'll be a 302 windsor. What is a good manual, toploader?....

Congrats Jaydee!
Go with a Toploader! Incidentally, there's not much difference in size from a 351W (deck height around 9.5") to a 302 (around 8.2")
Cheers,
Glen

[AC-460]

Originally Posted by alffie

How did you fit a 9 inch center? Is there a kit you can buy?

I built my own chassis....Built with Jag centre...used an alloy 9 inch IRS centre direct jag replacement from Diff Technics at Kogarah...But they dont make them any more

[AC-460]

I am pleased you got it Jaydee...I would have really liked to buy it...Im pleased its going to a fellow forum member...If your going anywhere near Grenfell on your way through give me a PM

[Modena]

congratulations Jaydee!

When I had mine shipped from CR in Sydney to Melbourne it was about $700, but was almost impossible to find anyone who would actually do it, and for that price it was only to the depot, so a mate towed it 50k's from depot to my place. If I had the tow capability I would have driven to Sydney to get it.

[leroy17]

I would be doing a road trip to collect.

However, if you cant, try Ceva logistics for transport.

Congrats on the purchase, appeared to be a good deal.

[boxhead]

Go a late model Windsor, running on petrol, get a 5 speed manual (TKO) seems popular.
Will make the car a great cruiser, it looked to have Ford engine mounts already.
Get an after market manifold and throttle body setup but in EFI and fit a turkey pan filter assy, will look just right.

[Zedn]

Coyote would be good.

[Modena]

Originally Posted by Zedn

Coyote would be good.

that would cost almost as much as the car!

[Zedn]

Originally Posted by Modena

that would cost almost as much as the car!

Maybe something like this

FORD RACING 5.0L DOHC ALUMINATOR CRATE ENGINE M-6007-A50SC | eBay

[Jaydee]

If cats can be put in sidepipes, I'll defenitely go for fuel. Do you think it'll be below 85 dcb? Who does these. Would stainless be the way to go. 4 inch pipe on the outside, 2 inch on the inside with material in between.?
JD

[Gav]

LS even better

[Merv and Sharon]

But it is a Ford, in a Cobra ... But also, plenty of good, cheap late model Windsors around, if they meet the emissions.

[Gav]

I am going to have to move spots,
Not getting any bites here..

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by Gav

I am going to have to move spots,
Not getting any bites here..

Here you go Gav... I throw you a bone

An LS Engine in a cobra...?
At what age did your mum drop you on your head!!!???


Now with both footballers Will Minson & Brock McLean getting reprimanded for their "Mother" sledges I hoping this qualifies me for a couple days off work!

[OZCOBRA]

Remember the old man went to GM first but they
were to DUMB too to see the potential!!!

[Jaydee]

To, right, I'm keeping it a ford. My engine guy said the 351 heads are to square, so the header will stick out etc. And best to stick with the 302 windsor, the mounts are made for it. And boxhead, I'll go for the aftermarket manifold and throttle body later. I'll keep it stock for now.He also said he'll be able to make side pipes quiet enough. But where to fit the cats? Would it be worth while going to lpg, so you don't need cats?

get a 5 speed manual (TKO) seems popular.

You mean a tk5? A top loader is only a 4 speed, and the diff is 3.45 to 1. So i'll need overdrive.
JD

[boxhead]

Going with LPG (the stuff you use to cook sausages) in my opinion will lower its value for any potential shoppers (if you decide to sell later).

Cats can be done in side pipes.

[DaveW]

The Coyote or modular engines wont fit between the firewall footwell area on a CR.
Do some measurements before spending hard earned on the donk.

You would have to do some surgery to the body glass and move the steering column mount from memory (firewall end).

LS is your friend