ERA 753 - Final Assembly in Progress

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by RAO-3

Fred,

Wow, I bet you're not getting much sleep at this point, waiting for it to get to you.

Are you picking it up or having it shipped? If you're using a shipper, who are you using?

I too would take the week off to finish it - the engine is a looker, and I'm sure will perform for you as good as it looks.

What do you have to do as far as inspection/registration to get it on the road in NH?

All the best on getting your ride on the road!

Ray

Hi Ray,

ERA is going to delivery the car to me today. I am reasonably close to them so they are just going to trailer it up here.

Registration in NH seems like it will be pretty straight forward. Looks like the car will probably be be registered as a reconstructed vehicle. I'll need to get a safety inspection from a state trooper and then go through inspection.

If all goes well, I should be starting this process in a few weeks.

- Fred

[D&M2]

Hi Fred,

Registration in NH seems like it will be pretty straight forward. Looks like the car will probably be be registered as a reconstructed vehicle. I'll need to get a safety inspection from a state trooper and then go through inspection.

I just went thru this yesterday so I can fill you in on what the process was like. I had called the DMV office to determine the process and they had a trooper call me. We made an appointment for him to come to the house to do the inspection and assign the VIN #. He required the bill of sales for the kit, the engine, and the transmission. Each of them needed to have the chassis/serial number listed. When he arrived, he then inspected the car, verified the chassis/serial numbers, and was able to issue the VIN #.

I had the choice of registering it as a 2008 or as a 1966 which is the model year for my kit. I choose to go with the 1966 so I could get an antigue plate in the future. I also had the choose of manufacturer of being Shelby or Ford. He originally put Shelby but after we checked the registration for the GT, it indicated Ford so he changed it to Ford. At least I won't have to worry about SAI knocking on my door to sue me.

Once the vin # was determined, I was able to take the paper down to the town office and was able to get it registered. It took a while as the 66 cobra is not listed in the old blue books but we finally got it straightened out and I had my new plates. All told, the whole process took no more than 1 hour.

Good luck with registering yours. I look forward to being able to see you at some of the events in the near future.

Mike

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by D&M2

Hi Fred,

Registration in NH seems like it will be pretty straight forward. Looks like the car will probably be be registered as a reconstructed vehicle. I'll need to get a safety inspection from a state trooper and then go through inspection.

I just went thru this yesterday so I can fill you in on what the process was like. I had called the DMV office to determine the process and they had a trooper call me. We made an appointment for him to come to the house to do the inspection and assign the VIN #. He required the bill of sales for the kit, the engine, and the transmission. Each of them needed to have the chassis/serial number listed. When he arrived, he then inspected the car, verified the chassis/serial numbers, and was able to issue the VIN #.

I had the choice of registering it as a 2008 or as a 1966 which is the model year for my kit. I choose to go with the 1966 so I could get an antigue plate in the future. I also had the choose of manufacturer of being Shelby or Ford. He originally put Shelby but after we checked the registration for the GT, it indicated Ford so he changed it to Ford. At least I won't have to worry about SAI knocking on my door to sue me.

Once the vin # was determined, I was able to take the paper down to the town office and was able to get it registered. It took a while as the 66 cobra is not listed in the old blue books but we finally got it straightened out and I had my new plates. All told, the whole process took no more than 1 hour.

Good luck with registering yours. I look forward to being able to see you at some of the events in the near future.

Mike

Thanks so much Mike - I really appreciate the information.

- Fred

[HYSTRNG]

Fred,
I think WOW sums up my thoughts nicely. I have ERA 740 with a Keith Craft Shelby block as well. Based upon your build sheet the cars appear very similar (less the injection and "personal" touches. Unfortunately, when mine was built I was unable to find anyone with an injection system that would work. I specifically wanted to use the FAST XFI system with an Inglese manifold.
During winterization prep this year I noticed a bit of smoke and then found Teflon and metal in the oil. Turned out to be a valve seal (which Keith Craft provided upon diagnosis). I am thinking about sending the car back to ERA for a bit of work and am very interested in the injection and traction control.
Is there a way I can contact you to discuss further?
Damon Lindsay

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by HYSTRNG

Fred,
I think WOW sums up my thoughts nicely. I have ERA 740 with a Keith Craft Shelby block as well. Based upon your build sheet the cars appear very similar (less the injection and "personal" touches. Unfortunately, when mine was built I was unable to find anyone with an injection system that would work. I specifically wanted to use the FAST XFI system with an Inglese manifold.
During winterization prep this year I noticed a bit of smoke and then found Teflon and metal in the oil. Turned out to be a valve seal (which Keith Craft provided upon diagnosis). I am thinking about sending the car back to ERA for a bit of work and am very interested in the injection and traction control.
Is there a way I can contact you to discuss further?
Damon Lindsay

Damon,

I sent you a private message with some contact information. Give me a call.

- Fred

[FUNFER2]

Fred- I have yet to read through all the posts here and your build site but, the car is awesome, inside & out. Great job !

With the 482's HP/TQ and EFI, have you had enough time to see what the fuel mileage is ? It usually descent matter but, I'm curious anyway.

Also, is your website down ? I tried and it did not work.

Thanks,

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Fred- I have yet to read through all the posts here and your build site but, the car is awesome, inside & out. Great job !

With the 482's HP/TQ and EFI, have you had enough time to see what the fuel mileage is ? It usually descent matter but, I'm curious anyway.

Also, is your website down ? I tried and it did not work.

Thanks,

Kevin,

Not sure why you had trouble accessing my website - I may have posted an incorrect URL. In any case, try this link - it should work:

http://www.anitafred.net/Cobra.htm

The combination of the driveshaft sensor and the FAST computer can output instaneous MPG readings. I don't have the driveshaft sensor calibrated accurately enough to be sure but I've see cruise numbers in the 15-17 MPG range with my car in Overdrive (I'm running 3.54 gears with a .64 overdrive which is pretty tall).

- Fred

[FUNFER2]

The links on page 12 is where I had problems before but now, I can get on them. Must have been on my side.

The EFI must help a great deal on mpg. I built a 428 with 10:1 compression, can is a solid flat tappet, 600 lift, 252/260 duration @ 0.50, GG- Mighty Demon carb. ect. Nothing radical. On the Mustang chassis dyno, it's 331 HP. On the Dyno Jet was something like 401 HP at the wheels. I have a 500-TKO with a 9" & 331 gears. At 60 mph the rpm is 2,000. On the Hot Rod Power Tour last year, the best I got (if I kept my foot out of it) around 16 mpg. So, with your engine having a lot more power ect., that's why it makes me think your EFI is making a vast improvement in average mpg.

I'm thinking of having Keith build me a Pond Alum. short block, his Edelbrock stage 2 heads, my Vic Jr. intake and use my 428 as a donor for the other parts. From my research in the last two months, others with the 482 have been very helpful with different combinations of cams ect. One today with a hyd. roller and about (have to look) 630 lift, 260/252, only gets 4 mpg city and 7-8 highway. That, troubles me. lol
Most of us gear heads don't give a crap about mpg but, 4 to 6 ?

From the beginning, I was just going to buy a EFI from Dynatek. What a awesome "Webber Look" that system is, just a work of art. TWM is also a great product but, I like Dynatek's appearance. I thought the apx. $6,000 was for the FE but, not so. For the BB, the price is apx. $7,000 + parts. All said & done, I can envision the system being $8,000 or so. That's a lot for a EFI but, very cool, better running, fuel mpg. ect. But, I have decided that since I've always wanted a side oiler in the car, I'm going for the alum. 427 so. If, and that's a big if,....I ever save enough cash in my toy fund, I will but the Dynatek. The problem with that is, $20,000 for a street car engine for ME,........may be crazy, and,......... my wife would KILL ME !

Do you think the EFI is helping say, 10 + better mpg ?

Anyway, what a beautiful cobra you have and the engine is fantastic. And I'll be reading about your car here and on you site. The engine sounds perfect.
Speaking of the engine video, is the "whirling" sound the EFI ? It almost sounds like a turbo.

Thank you much,