Another newbie cobra fanatic

[R&B back]

Hi Hank,
I am in Marietta GA. I ordered an ERA in 1999 and received it in 2000. I like ERA and one of the reasons I picked ERA was that I could do a lot of the work myself, including the body work and paint. FE engine with 4 sp top loader both out of a 66 Fairlane. It took me three plus years (including test painting junk yard parts ). I did it for the enjoyment and to save a little money. I still have the car if you are in the area and want to stop by please do. Also PM me if you want to talk.

P.S. Your post inspired me to re-join Club Cobra. My old login somehow got outdated.

Chuck

[Dwight]

Hank, I am five hours away in Alabama. Northwest corner. Lots of Cobra guys between us.

In an ERA is would go with a FE motor. Maybe 390 block with stroker kit? A TKO 600 would be my choice for a tranny. Old school would be a top loader but I don't like spinning the motor at 2900 rpms to do 60 mph.

Check Craft Performance and see what Lance has in a FE.
https://craftperformanceengines.com/crate17.html

I have six or eight FE blocks and motor in my back room. This fall I'm pulling the 390 out of my 66 Fairlane and install a 427 center oiler that I'm building.

And all the guys are correct about the budget. $60K to $85K

Please don't put a 302 with a T-5 in it.