01-29-2011, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: La Habra Ca.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hi Tech Cobra Contemporary Cobra
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Originally Posted by 1985 CCX
There are upgraded "Thicker thus stiffer" bars available. Keep in mind a Jag cast iron straight six and all the regalia that goes along with it is heavier than a Cobra with FE. Ride height is set by bar torsion, so if it is an optiuon get thicker bars.
The Jag depending on whether it be 2+2 or OTS weighs 2800lbs to 3100lbs, FE CCX is around 500+lbs lighter overall.
Cast FE with Cast heads 600lbs with some ally parts
Jaguar 6 cylinder is about 75lbs more if my web search went right.
Of course aluminum heads and assorted parts help both.
Have fun....
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This kinda sums up my dilemma. I thought I'd build a new FE for this chassis, Most of the parts Ive got are aluminum and may end up with an alum block. On the quest of getting a lighter car I may end up with a front end thats too stiff. Thanks for the info on the co's that sell Torsion Bars. This will give me some options in case its too stiff.
Michael
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