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03-09-2004, 12:56 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Venom, BF XR8 260kw, 6 speed auto
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AU falcon as a donor car
Hi,
I'm still investigating the Cobra purchase, and while I'm waiting for the decision whether I can insure it as a full time vehicle, I have been investigating the opporunity to use an AU falcon as a donor car. What fits? What doesn't? What has to be modded? I'm talking mostly drivetrain/suspension??
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Nathan
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03-09-2004, 02:36 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Alice Springs, central Australia,
NT
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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My kit is from Classic Revivals & it uses the AU IRS rear suspension, but that is all it uses.
I think you would be better of just buying the bits you need to build the kit you purchase.
I havent heard of a single donor kit in Australia, the closest is the DRB that uses mainly LH torana stuff.
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03-09-2004, 03:59 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Brisbane - sort of,
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Cobra Make, Engine: DRB 2000 - FORD Powered 302EFI
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I have an AU Falcon Steering Column and thats it.
Suspension all Jag as now offered by DRB as an alternative to teh torana.
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03-09-2004, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Central Coast Sydney, Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival, Gen3 ls1, Vortech T-Trim, Motec, tremec M12, wilwood brakes.
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Also the motor will not pass the new ADR rules if you run it on petrol
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03-09-2004, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Hunter valley wine country,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Homebush. Lexus quad cam V8, R154 Supra box. Oh what a feeling.
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Doesn't matter if you run it on Petrol or Gas. It won't pass either way.
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03-10-2004, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Venom, BF XR8 260kw, 6 speed auto
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AU engine will pass the current ADR if the car is completed before the end of next year, or so the DRB Melbourne guy (the engineer) stated.
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03-10-2004, 01:24 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: DRB,Ford Tickford 302 220kw with BTR 4 speed auto, 3.9:1 LSD
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New emissiom standards were released on 1/1/03
The new satandards were enforced immediately in NSW however in VIC current builders were given 2 years to complete the vehicle.
To my understanding, the 2 years grace applies only to those people who had started building (purchased chasis) before 1/1/03
I purchased my Cobra kit in December 2002 (just made it) and so I must have it registered by the end of this year. If its Graham Docker that gave you the info then double check with him or contact Peter Ransom.
peter@gt40australia.com.au
As far as I am aware, new builders will have to use 2003 motors or 1995 onwards USA motors. And yes I believe Shelby 400 is correct re: running on gas will no longer pass emmisions.
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03-10-2004, 01:27 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: DRB,Ford Tickford 302 220kw with BTR 4 speed auto, 3.9:1 LSD
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Oops!
Peter Ransom's email address is
peter@gt40australia.com
I put the au on the end by misstake
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