ERA GT2077 Build Pics

[RodKnock]

Jim, one other question. Can someone opt for even bigger brakes, like the Wilwoods on an ERA?

[Jim Holden]

Rod:

The standard ERAGT brakes are Corvette. Larger brakes can be fitted. The Sierra brakes appear to be the largest that can be fitted and still utilize 15" wheels. A variety of brakes have been used with larger wheels. I do have Corvette rear brakes that incorporate a parking brake.

You would need to decide what size wheels you want to use and Bob P. could then advise as to which brakes would fit. (Actually the Sierras did not fit until Ted ground off some of the "fins" on the caliper.)

There is a car sitting in the shop now where the owner decided, against Bob P's recommendation to use certain brakes. ERA sent the brake folks an upright, but to date, what has been produced does not fit. The bottom line? Having built some 85 ERAGTs, approx 800 ERA427SC and now some 125 ERAFIAs, the boys up in New Britski have pretty much seen it all. You deviate from their recommendations and counsel at your peril.

Jim

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Jim Holden

Rod:

The standard ERAGT brakes are Corvette. Larger brakes can be fitted. The Sierra brakes appear to be the largest that can be fitted and still utilize 15" wheels. A variety of brakes have been used with larger wheels. I do have Corvette rear brakes that incorporate a parking brake.

You would need to decide what size wheels you want to use and Bob P. could then advise as to which brakes would fit. (Actually the Sierras did not fit until Ted ground off some of the "fins" on the caliper.)

There is a car sitting in the shop now where the owner decided, against Bob P's recommendation to use certain brakes. ERA sent the brake folks an upright, but to date, what has been produced does not fit. The bottom line? Having built some 85 ERAGTs, approx 800 ERA427SC and now some 125 ERAFIAs, the boys up in New Britski have pretty much seen it all. You deviate from their recommendations and counsel at your peril.

Jim

I would go with the biggest brakes ERA recommends. I don't have a need to blaze any new trails.

I'm looking forward to speaking with Peter on Monday.

[767Jockey]

I've always liked the GT40's but don't know much about them. How accurate is the ERA GT40 structurally to the original? I have read many times that the Superformance GT40 is 90% parts interchangeable to the originals, and that in all aspects it is virtually indistinguishable from an original both aesthetically and structurally, completely unlike their Cobra, which has the square tube frame and the upright radiator. If this is in fact the case, why would someone wait 3 years for an ERA when you can get the Superformance GT40 now or at the very least much sooner than the ERA? I'm obviously missing something here, what is it that I'm missing?

[jose velez]

I have ERA 2075 with 17" Gulf type wheels and it has 13" power assisted brakes. It stops in a dime. The engine is 409 small block with good american 4V holley that works perfect.

[Jim Holden]

"starting up with the webers not working and spitting sound"

but what a glorious sound!

J