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10-21-2008, 05:10 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Powder Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 2008/351W/TOP-LOADER
Posts: 526
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Congrats! It is a fun build with many twists and turns. I can't wait to get it out for the first time. We both have very similar tastes and style. I will try and get some better pic's later! Good luck! Thanks Matt.
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10-21-2008, 05:29 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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Rick-
I'm using Jim's engine builder for the one pictured, which is a 289/331 block with the 48 IDAs. I'll give you a call to discuss in more detail. I already asked for the additional cockpit protection you mentioned; I agree it is a very good idea.
Take care,
Jeff
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10-21-2008, 08:04 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hyannis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2039
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Wish List For An Era Fia
Here is a list of the things I would have added to my FIA if I were to do it again:
Optional outboard brakes on the rear.
Fuel cell tank.
Fuel shut off at the tank (operate from the drivers position).
Kirkey "vintage" race seat (driver).
Relocate the shifter to a more forward position.
If you are going with a Jones Motarola mechanical tach, I'd opt for the 4" unit, it will fit.
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10-21-2008, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ack fia
Here is a list of the things I would have added to my FIA if I were to do it again:
Optional outboard brakes on the rear.
Fuel cell tank.
Fuel shut off at the tank (operate from the drivers position).
Kirkey "vintage" race seat (driver)
Relocate the shifter to a more forward position.
If you are going with a Jones Motarola mechanical tach, I'd opt for the 4" unit, it will fit.
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We think alike: have picked the outboard rear brakes, race bucket for the driver, the 4" Jones tach, and the forward mounted shifter, which, btw, forced me to select the Tremec TKO 600 (0.82 overdrive and 3.54 rear gears) over the Richmond Super Street 5-Speed with O.D., which I had preferred. I'll look into the fuel cell and shut-off you mentioned. Thanks!
Last edited by jeffy; 10-21-2008 at 09:11 AM..
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10-21-2008, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DeLand, FL,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2117; 331 stroker; TKO600
Posts: 588
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Now you need to get that chassis #!!! Send food to Peter - it helps. Rick
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10-21-2008, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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Originally Posted by Rickd
Now you need to get that chassis #!!! Send food to Peter - it helps. Rick
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FWIW, Peter tells me that I have "a box on the wall", whatever that means, and should feel good about it! |
02-11-2009, 04:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
Posts: 443
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ack fia
If you are going with a Jones Motarola mechanical tach, I'd opt for the 4" unit, it will fit.
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What mechanical tach drive distributor would you use and where would you find it??
Thanks!
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02-11-2009, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hyannis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2039
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Tach Drive Distributors
These ACCEL distributors show up on EBAY occationally. Be careful because I think that the 289 to 302 units are different than the 351 (longer shaft ? due to the 9.2 blocks vs 8.2) . I don't know for sure.
I think there is a picture in my galley where you can see the distributor. I'll post a picture of the dash. If you would rather have a 3 5/8" unit, I have several.
Rick Parker may have another t-drive distributor. He seems to have this kind of neat stuff. That is where I bought mine.
Pat
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