Just registered and need your opinion on buying a Backdraft Cobra

[SkipB]

Max,

Have you driven a Backdraft or any other Cobra (replica or original0? The reason I ask is I can't imagine what would happen in a turbo charged car when you stomp on the gas, get a turbo lag and the power kicks in! Unless you are going in a very straight line, your will most likely see the back end of your car coming around you! Next is an out of control spin where you will be lucky if you don't hit something. I would recommend spending my money on a high horsepower naturally aspirated engine. Believe my you will have PLENTY of power.

You are a pretty young guy and it seems your generation loves turbocharged cars. OK I suppose on a Japanese rocket, but not so cool on a Cobra. Not because of the technology, but because of handling as I mentioned above.

Just be careful what you build!

Skip B

[AlmostThere]

Skip,

Wow...thanks a lot for the advise and the honesty. Thats exactly the kind of opinions I want. To answer your question I have not driven a Backdraft roadster so I technically do not know how the car handles and I definitely dont want to see the back of my cobra come around the front...scarry sight without an airbag or much safety.

By the way my original idea for turbocharging a cobra is from http://www.hermanndesign.com/cb1project/cb1Cached.html

You are right about my generation and my first car was a VW Golf 1.8Turbo so I guess I'm a bit stuck on the feel or it but at the same time the Japanese rockets make me puke my guts...the sounds..the handling and worst of all the huge spoilers as if they will lift off.

That said...can you please tell me how good the Backdraft handling really is. I mean the do use BMW suspension parts so I wonder how close to a BMW does i feel...

Also if I was to just do a plane v8...in your opinion would I do a 427 Roush..402 Roush or a 351w...it must be a small block for sure due to the fact that I dont want to make the car any heavier and mess with the balance of front to back weight

Thanks again
Max

Originally Posted by SkipB

Max,

Have you driven a Backdraft or any other Cobra (replica or original0? The reason I ask is I can't imagine what would happen in a turbo charged car when you stomp on the gas, get a turbo lag and the power kicks in! Unless you are going in a very straight line, your will most likely see the back end of your car coming around you! Next is an out of control spin where you will be lucky if you don't hit something. I would recommend spending my money on a high horsepower naturally aspirated engine. Believe my you will have PLENTY of power.

You are a pretty young guy and it seems your generation loves turbocharged cars. OK I suppose on a Japanese rocket, but not so cool on a Cobra. Not because of the technology, but because of handling as I mentioned above.

Just be careful what you build!

Skip B