ERA 753 - Final Assembly in Progress

[madmaxx]

"the weather turns bad"

What are you talking about it was 75F and 40% humidity today, LOL!! at least you do not get hurricanes. I love the updates!!

[RICK LAKE]

fkemmerer Fred ERA sells 2 side pipe setups for there SC cobras. The street ones are nice and quiet for around town and coutry without waking up the blue meanies and getting tickets. They also have a set of race pipes That they will build. They are loud and no backpressure until 5,500 rpms. With the 452 motor I picked up 27HP and 34FT of torque. The 482 should be even more. Step headers will help also but you would need them custom built. Car looks great. Waiting to hear on the traction control setup. Rick L.

[fkemmerer]

Just some more updates on my car. I took the time to synchronize all of the stacks on my TWM system with an IDF carb synchronizer. Some were pretty far off and the car idles much smoother now that this is done. I also scaled my car to get some idea of the total weight and balance. My car has an ERA outboard rear suspension, pin drive wheels, and an all aluminum 482 ci side oiler based upon the Shelby block. Also, I have the battery mounted in the trunk. The following are the results without driver and with the gas tank 1/2 full:

Total Weight: 2503 lbs
Front Weight Distn.: 48.8%
Rear Weight Distn.: 51.2%

Pretty well balanced overall I think. With me in the car, the balance shifts a little more to the rear which is fine. As you can see, the aluminum motor prevents the car from becoming nose heavy.

I've also had a couple of requests for some pictures of the interior of our car so here they are:





- Fred

[elric]

As a comparison ERA 726 weighs 3008lbs with driver and 1/2 tank fuel; distribution is exactly 50/50. Without driver car is 2808lbs.
ERA standard rear suspension
Magnesium Halibrands
All cast iron 427SOHC
Cast iron bell housing
Cast iron top loader case
plus a few extras that add about another 30-50lbs


Nice looking build. We appreciate the build diary; which is probably as much work as the car.

[pavulon]

I've viewed your initial roll-out video. Obviously your car looks great!! Would you be kind enough to state how tall you are and if your car has the standard height (depth) seats?
Scott

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by pavulon

I've viewed your initial roll-out video. Obviously your car looks great!! Would you be kind enough to state how tall you are and if your car has the standard height (depth) seats?
Scott

I am about 6'-1" and I am a big guy. I did have ERA install adjustable seat tracks and I have the driver's seat part way up which gives the right access to the pedals. I do have a wider than normal driver's seat in the car as well (you can't tell my looking at it - I think it has to do with how the frame is made).

- Fred

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by elric

As a comparison ERA 726 weighs 3008lbs with driver and 1/2 tank fuel...

Dang, we'll start calling you "Porky."
ERA732 with driver, half tank of gas, and a small tool satchel in the trunk came in at a svelte 2851, iron block and all.