Engine Confusion - Page 3

Tenrocca · #1 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philm

I will skulk off now like a Sale of the Centry Contestant that only lasted one night

Goodness...youve had that one tucked away in the war chest for a while Mizz.

Got a good laugh out of it at least. These threads always bring out your best material.

sambo · #2 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:03 PM

Mike, that picture I think shows what I meant by relocating the coilpacks, albeit with the correct signature on the rocker covers.

If so, where did you source those bits? Definitely high on my to do list after rego.

Aussie Mike · #3 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:08 PM

Brackets and loom were all home made. The leads are Magnacor and were custom made to lengths I supplied.

Sorry for the Hi-Jack.

Cheers

auscobra · #4 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:16 PM

I'm surprised that (in Victoria??) that the injected 302W is still compliant. 2 years ago when I was deciding my engine I was talked out of the injected setup and so went for an LPG 302W instead, because the injected 302W no longer being compliant.
Maybe thats just W.A. rules.???

spookypt · #5 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:26 PM

Coil Packs Hidden

boxhead · #6 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:11 PM

My reasoning was similar to Mikes, along with the fact that where I worked I could source alot of parts and info as needed.

And as Mike, PhilM (and most likely 95% of people in here) has done, build it how you want, get it through rego with the ugly intake (be that GM or Ford) then modify to suit later.

Wazza · #7 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:31 PM

Thanks for highlighting my spelling mistakes, must be tough being so smart.

I will skulk off now like a Sale of the Centry Contestant that only lasted one night

How easy is this ????.... That should read Century....

Regards from the biggest smart arssssss in Queensland.

Luvya Phil,

Regards,

Warren.

David Hodgson · #8 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wazza

Thanks for highlighting my spelling mistakes, must be tough being so smart.

I will skulk off now like a Sale of the Centry Contestant that only lasted one night

How easy is this ????.... That should read Century....

Regards from the biggest smart arssssss in Queensland.

Luvya Phil,

Regards,

Warren.

Wazza,
Shouldn't arssssss have an 'e' on the end

stephen low · #9 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:42 PM

Auscobra

The injected 5L W is actually now still compliant to end 2008 here in Vic anyway.

Someone re-read the rules properly that said complaint to 2008.... 31 december 2008 is still in time!!

Cheers

Aussie Mike · #10 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:49 PM

That's a very nicely presented engine there Spook. Looking forward to seeing it at the nationals.

Cheers

stiffy · #11 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 12:06 AM

Shazza and Merv,

Get one of each !!!!

I did....

Cobra 377 FORD Windsor, great sound heaps of power !!!

Daytona Coupe L76 (at the moment) light, modern, EURO 4 Compliant, no oil leaks, CAM/REMAP heaps of power,,,, AND IT FITS....

I'll let you know which I prefer in a few Months....

STIFFY

spookypt · #12 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie Mike

That's a very nicely presented engine there Spook. Looking forward to seeing it at the nationals.

Cheers

Mike my rego'd cobra will be at home in the garage for the Nats this year as the new race car will be there instead. Not as much bling but a little more GO perhaps... The fuel filter is anodized blue but that's about where the bling ends.....

I never got a nibble at the 06 Nats for engine preso so I've assed the S&S and now going more for the driving experience... Too much waxing led to cramps and carpel tunnel!

Spooky PT

Philm · #13 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 05:43 PM

Mat,
That is a shame you car is one of my favorites and I do love your engine bay, your engine looks techical but clean and tidy....awesome.

I too will not enter the S&S, just too much work, and as you say I am going for the driving experience, the car will be in race mode and that is it.

I think there is an opportunity for a national Show and shine event, maybe a 2 day event, a bit of a cruise but more of a social week end.

For the smart ones amoung us spell check this:

How in hell do you get your haed so far up your own arse.

Phil

David Hodgson · #14 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 05:55 PM

Hey Phil, aren't you supposed to be at Wakefield today?

spookypt · #15 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philm

Mat,
That is a shame you car is one of my favorites and I do love your engine bay, your engine looks techical but clean and tidy....awesome.

I too will not enter the S&S, just too much work, and as you say I am going for the driving experience, the car will be in race mode and that is it.

I think there is an opportunity for a national Show and shine event, maybe a 2 day event, a bit of a cruise but more of a social week end.

For the smart ones amoung us spell check this:

How in hell do you get your haed so far up your own arse.

Phil

Thanks Phil... I could look at it all day!

ptrefry · #16 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 12:10 AM

Who cares what motor goes in it, its a bloody awesome Cobra , just stick a motor in it and enjoy the drive.
Ford or Chev they both do the same thing.
If it didnt come from Carroll Shelby it's not an "original" so whats all the fuss about.
JUST ENJOY IT !!!!
Buy the way I have a Chev and its #ucking AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

400TT · #17 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptrefry

Who cares what motor goes in it, its a bloody awesome Cobra , just stick a motor in it and enjoy the drive.

Can't argue with that. Both Chev or Ford will give you a grin from ear to ear.

Spookypt, just love the look of your 1UZFE. Man does it look great.

Philm · #18 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 02:25 AM

Thanks for that Wazza,
Andrew is a good buddy and we enjoy the sport of putting **** on each other, we are both quite good at it.

Spooky, are we going to see your black beauty this year?

Phil

400TT · #19 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 03:09 AM

I think Spooky will be bringing the NEW race car. I saw it the other day and the HP output scares the hell out of me.

Merv and Sharon · #20 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 03:47 AM

I think I have decided! This has been fantastically helpful and full of most valuable information - as well as personal support. Bit like deciding on the characteristics of a genetically engineered infant - about the only kind I could manage these days! (no comments please Warren!)

My head says the Chevy engine - it is brilliant - but the emotional side says go the 302! I seem to have gleaned from the discussion that this engine may only be compliant until the end of 2008?

Given the nature of the use of the Cobra that I have planned, I am going to call Warwick tomorrow and check out the engine mounts issue and then if that is no major drama - order a US-sourced EFI engine. I want to thank every one for their assistance with this. Great thread that I am sure may help others in the future.

Merv