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ChrisBlair 11-15-2021 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys (Post 1499439)
I will reiterate the advice of a 289 car vs the 427 car. I had always preferred the look of the 427 style. But the large displacement engine never was happy running on the streets, and barely got satisfied on the freeways. You simply can't satisfy its desire for air and fuel unless it's on a track at wide open throttle. It always felt it needed the cobwebs blown out. The large engines aren't happy unless running at higher RPMs and to satisfy that the 5 speed transmission was a waste of time. I spent virtually most of the time in 3rd and 4th just to keep the revs up.

I understand why Shelby wanted the big block in the car, but in essence the Cobra is a frame wrapped around an engine with the sole purpose of moving that engine around a track.

The 289 matches the Cobra much better for street use.

Interesting point! I don't need that type of rpm range on the boulevard, cool as it might be to have. But to have a meaningful 5th gear could be nice.

Imlumpy 11-20-2021 08:47 AM
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Sums it up lol

NROTOXIN 11-20-2021 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Imlumpy (Post 1499705)
Sums it up lol
And the insurance company asks, what does your plate mean? Lol

ChrisBlair 11-23-2021 02:25 PM
That's my old LLC:

Dingro USA

wouldnt all fit on the plate

[whistles innocently]

LRRCobradreamer 11-25-2021 10:09 AM
I admit my bias is FFR. Bought in 07, now have 53000 miles and over 5000 on race tracks. Started with a 302 (350 hp) and stock T-5, good combo, but I eventually wanted more so my 347 making 490 hp and a beefed-up T-5 was injected.

I bought is used with 3800 miles and it took 2-3 years to find all the little things wrong with it.

You seem to be interested in cruising more than track use. Some suggestions follow and should be considered an upgrade to the one you find.

Cup holders
Heated seats.
Foot box vents (not an upgrade look for one with this installed)

Check out ffcars.com for used Cobras.

Just my 2 cents Lee

ChrisBlair 12-24-2021 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LRRCobradreamer (Post 1499911)
I admit my bias is FFR. Bought in 07, now have 53000 miles and over 5000 on race tracks. Started with a 302 (350 hp) and stock T-5, good combo, but I eventually wanted more so my 347 making 490 hp and a beefed-up T-5 was injected.

I bought is used with 3800 miles and it took 2-3 years to find all the little things wrong with it.

You seem to be interested in cruising more than track use. Some suggestions follow and should be considered an upgrade to the one you find.

Cup holders
Heated seats.
Foot box vents (not an upgrade look for one with this installed)

Check out ffcars.com for used Cobras.

Just my 2 cents Lee
Slow response on my side but thanks Lee

I have never used a cupholder lol I can't stand them. I liked how my '70 Buick had two shallow embossed circles on the glovie door- that was where you put your shake when parked in the burger joint lot having lunch, and that was it. Heated seats are nice though! Footwell vents are a good thing too.

Bruce.huling 12-24-2021 07:13 AM
Thought I would chip in here again. I like my Windsor 408. Has lots of grunt and happy at any rpm or speed. Mine has a 5 speed tremec so I can short shift my way to happy highway speeds or go the hooligan route if the spirit moves me. I raced motorcycles most my life, and if I was going to track a car I would go with the 289. After racing big bore MX motorcycles 500’s, for most my life, I finally switched to a 125 to get a few more years in after a bad accident. Those last years were the most fun actually, as I could flog them with near impunity as compared to the 500s which you had to be very purposeful to go fast and not get bent. That said, I am not racing, love to cruise and travel in my cobra. It’s a social experience, and if I want to increase my carbon footprint it’s always on tap.

ChrisBlair 12-24-2021 07:14 AM
Thanks Bruce!

Bruce.huling 12-24-2021 08:12 AM
Fwiw, I added a power jack so I can use all my heated motorcycle gear on cold days in the winter. What a joy. Well worth the effort. Makes cruising in temps near freezing enjoyable.

patrickt 12-24-2021 08:51 AM
Chris, only idiots buy Cobras.:cool:

Alfa02 12-24-2021 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1501402)
Chris, only idiots buy Cobras.:cool:
Quiet patrickt, don't tell everyone :p

patrickt 12-24-2021 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Alfa02 (Post 1501419)
Quiet patrickt, don't tell everyone :p
He'd be better off parachuting from a skyscraper in Manhattan, cultivating a crystal meth habit or chasing after a Vegas showgirl that's dating a mob boss.
Any of those is preferable to buying a Cobra.:cool:

incoming 12-24-2021 05:59 PM
Parachute won't fit, Cobra draws too much attention but won't outrun a phone or bullet. Think i'll take the cobre

ChrisBlair 12-25-2021 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1501402)
Chris, only idiots buy Cobras.:cool:
Then it seems I came to the right place

ChrisBlair 12-25-2021 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1501421)
He'd be better off parachuting from a skyscraper in Manhattan, cultivating a crystal meth habit or chasing after a Vegas showgirl that's dating a mob boss.
Any of those is preferable to buying a Cobra.:cool:
Could be worse. I could buy a boat

Dwight 12-25-2021 08:12 AM
I have owned three. Does that make me a triple idiot? :LOL:

Harpoon PV2 12-25-2021 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Dwight (Post 1501449)
I have owned three. Does that make me a triple idiot? :LOL:
So you have done better then most of us, since you have had six, happiest days in you life!;)

w-lewis 12-26-2021 08:37 PM
Unique makes a nice 289 FIA.

PDUB 12-27-2021 01:58 AM
Hey...
 
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Originally Posted by w-lewis (Post 1501521)
Unique makes a nice 289 FIA.
Walt is correct, Unique makes a nice 289, which they can do as a USRRC car... as that is what I have!:3DSMILE: Give them a call.

cycleguy55 12-27-2021 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1501402)
Chris, only idiots buy Cobras.:cool:
Yes, but there's no apparent end to the number of idiots, as you can readily see on social media each and every day.


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