Choices

[auscobra]

I have an opportunity to get a EL XR8 motor with 5-speed for around $3.5K or an AU XR8 motor(200kW) with 5-speed for around $4.5K.

My cobras going to become a dedicated gas machine.

Firstly, does these prices seem good?
Secondly, is it worth the extra $1K to go for the AU or spend it on a better gas set up?

[sambo]

Sorry I don't have an answer to your question, just wanted to say how good that G-Force body looks in your gallery. That shot of the lads picking it up in the carport - is that the standard finish from the factory? I'm amazed.

[Asp302]

i have 302 stage 2 clevo in my cob and it keeps up with the big boys and cost half the amount to run on lpg plus i get to take my bbq with me on runs

[auscobra]

Sambo,
That is the standard finish from the factory....seems there will be only very minimal prep work required before it goes to paint. I still a fair way off before that stage.

[stephen low]

Auscobra

I think the EL engine is rated at something like 185 kW, I might be wrong, but I was under the impression the AU series started at the 200 option and went up from there.

There wouldn't be much difference between engines, maybe the heads, so for a starting arrangement it wouldn't be too bad. You can always do extra work later to up performance.

One issue would be when you hope to be registering the car. If you are hopeful of getting this before the end of the year, I'd recomend the AU engine to help with ADR's, as these engines are still legal till end of year. I know you are talking gas but if you wanted to reconvert the AU engine to petrol the AU engine will give you that option if registered this year.

I bought my 220kw engine in March last year for $5K, with manual box, all accessories except the air cond comp., computer and loom plus extractors, so think you price may be a touch high. My engine has done around 60K.

The 220 has cast GT-P heads as it was out of a Tickford as well and I am not sure if the 220 and 250 variants were just in Tickfords or in the less enhanced models as well. Clearly extra ponies are from headwork, so as I said earlier, you can tweak the E series motor well enough.

Some food for though.

Cheers

[auscobra]

Thanks Slowy,
I've gone for the AU.
I had a look at it yesterday then decided to make it all simple.
I'm getting the works....engine, box, wiring, computers, even pedal box and tail shaft...and free delivery.
Should be delivered sometime this week.

Thanks for the advise.

[auscobra]

Received my engine and gearbox today.
Thought you might want a look....



I've been told I need to convert manual clutch to hydraulic clutch. Anyone with details on the options I have to do this? I found very little from a quick search on the web.

[Blair]

Nice. Looks like a pretty clean engine!