ERA 2136 Build Log - Page 11

tkb289 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 07:50 PM

Jeff,

Nice work, love the photos !

Looks like the front end is just about all done. I see that the bumpers are off, black quick jacks on the way !

Doug is working on the rear suspension assembly, will be going with the outboard brakes. I did make one change from my initial setup and that is to go with a 3.54 rear axle ratio, versus the 3.31 setup. Peter, Bob and Doug all strongly recommended that setup when paired with a small block and the TKO600 with the 0.82 OD. The 3.31 would give me a bit longer 1st gear, but 5th gear performance on the freeway would suffer. I talked with Dangerous Doug (2108) who has the exact setup and he really likes his car's performance in all 5 of the gears.

Bottom line, ERA will do whatever the customer wants, but sage advice from fellow Club Cobra members and ERA owners, has taught me to listen carefully to the recommendations from ERA, they are the experts.

Jeff … any news on your car

… still too much snow on the ground for a test drive? Did you at least sit in your car and pretend ( vroom! ... vroom!! ) you were driving ?

Thanks again !

- Tim

Fullchat289 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-28-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tkb289

...one change from my initial setup and that is to go with a 3.54 rear axle ratio, versus the 3.31 setup. Peter, Bob and Doug all strongly recommended that setup when paired with a small block and the TKO600 with the 0.82 OD. ....- Tim

Tim:

This is the set-up on my car and I think it's a great combo.

Great pictures. Can't wait to see more as time rolls on..

- Allen.

jeffy · #3 (**permalink**) 01-28-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tkb289

Jeff,

Jeff … any news on your car

… still too much snow on the ground for a test drive? Did you at least sit in your car and pretend ( vroom! ... vroom!! ) you were driving ?

Thanks again !

- Tim

Just finishing touches. I need to get the fuel pressure gauge repaired before it is installed (pointer got sticky and won't return to zero). High-beam switch wasn't working right. Racing mirror doesn't adjust properly. Front brake scoops need to be installed. That sort of thing. Not much else.

Inglese will do the final tuning sometime before road testing, but that won't be for awhile, as there is a TON of snow up there and a lot of sand and salt on the roads. I'm in no hurry.

I did the "vroom vroom" thing when we fitted the Kirkey. Shifted through all the gears, heel-toe downshifts, etc. I was surprised by all the room down by the pedals. Looks tighter than it really is.

Hope yours ships out soon. They are working on it! The color really looks great in person, and I bet it will be better outside in sunlight. I think you'll be very happy.

Jeff

RodKnock · #4 (**permalink**) 01-28-2011, 02:41 PM

Tim,

When do the wheels and tires roll out and onto the car? Or you having a hard time picking out what shade of gray for the centers?

I can't wait to see your car in person. It's looking very cool.

tkb289 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-28-2011, 07:28 PM

Rodney ...

Thanks! ... wheels and tires should be on soon ... went with satin black for the centers and polished rims, hope they look half as good as Jeff's all black wheels on 2131

The car is really taking shape and Tom Lucas at FE Specialties is making great progress on the motor.

RodKnock · #6 (**permalink**) 01-28-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tkb289

Rodney ...

Thanks! ... wheels and tires should be on soon ... went with satin black for the centers and polished rims, hope they look half as good as Jeff's all black wheels on 2131

The car is really taking shape and Tom Lucas at FE Specialties is making great progress on the motor.

I love Jeff's wheels, may even do that to my Kirkham depending on the magnesium availability situation, but for your Blue paint, satin centers and polished lips will look perfect.

Tom will build you a good engine.

tkb289 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-11-2011, 01:04 PM

Well the guys at ERA have been very busy !!!

John sent me some recent photos of 2136 (thanks John!) and they have made great progress and doing a awesome job, the attention to detail and craftsmanship is amazing. There is not a whole lot more left to do … it's really looking good

ERA rear suspension assembly, Jag 3.54 posi differential

The whole assembly goes in just a handful of very stout bolts

Front Brakes

Firewall … heater core pipes ready for hook up

Interior almost done

PSE FIA wheels … I really like the look on this car and I am very happy how they turned out

289fia_cobra · #8 (**permalink**) 02-12-2011, 12:09 AM

Tim, you can almost taste it! How's it going on the engine front?

FredBMOC · #9 (**permalink**) 02-12-2011, 03:30 AM

Wow, your 289 is going to be lovely!
I am starting to think I am going to get a 289 for my next Cobra; hell, even old CS says it's his favorite.
Looking forward to more pictures of the progress on your car.

cobrajeff · #10 (**permalink**) 02-12-2011, 05:21 AM

Tim -

You need to give us a little more warning when posting those pornographic pictures like that completely exposed ERA rear end - I'm drooling all over my computer, man!

Looks GREAT!

Jeff

*13* · #11 (**permalink**) 02-12-2011, 06:49 AM

Lookin' good! A well built & thought out 289 car is as sexy as any 427.

Got the Bug · #12 (**permalink**) 02-12-2011, 12:46 PM

Looks awesome Tim! Really coming along. I can't wait to see it.

1985 CCX · #13 (**permalink**) 02-12-2011, 03:04 PM

Very nice, I am as of now wishing it was mine.....

Best to you and your future motoring....

tkb289 · #14 (**permalink**) 02-12-2011, 06:15 PM

Thanks guys for the comments and kind words

... the car is really starting to come together !

The rear suspension assembly is quite an impressive piece of work, almost a shame to cover it up with car ... and it works as good as it looks.

The motor is coming along nicely at FE Specialties in Sacramento. At the moment, Tom Lucas is waiting on the primary pipes from ERA ... and ERA is waiting on them from their supplier, hopefully they will be available soon.

I'll keep you guys posted.

RAO-3 · #15 (**permalink**) 02-14-2011, 08:22 AM

Getting really close now - in the home stretch!

-Ray

tkb289 · #16 (**permalink**) 02-24-2011, 06:34 PM

We are on the home stretch … John sent some more photos (thanks John!) … and the car looks absolutely great! The grille is in and to me it makes the car, not a typical combination, but I really like it! The guys at ERA have built another beauty!

This is exactly what I was after … a clean 289 front end with quick jacks & grille!

Front end, steering rack and suspension

This is a very unique shot … from the motor mounts back, ready for motor and transmission ... don't get a view like this too often

Left rear suspension

Right rear suspension

Can't wait to see this baby outside and down on the ground

4pipes · #17 (**permalink**) 02-24-2011, 07:29 PM

Looks beautiful.

tkb289 · #18 (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 4pipes

Looks beautiful.

Thanks Dave !

Fullchat289 · #19 (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 05:21 AM

Wow, Tim..Looks great! I love the look of the grill without the oil cooler scoop, a la street car.

Is that a 235/295 Firestone combination you will be running?

Any engine build progress you can share (Pics??)?

- Allen.

tkb289 · #20 (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullchat289

Wow, Tim..Looks great! I love the look of the grill without the oil cooler scoop, a la street car.

Is that a 235/295 Firestone combination you will be running?

Any engine build progress you can share (Pics??)?

- Allen.

Thanks Allen ... The grille is pretty neat. You are correct, those are the Firestone 235 / 295 setup, Dangerous Doug has the same tires on 2108 and likes them. Not as high performance as the AVON tires, but a good set to start with.

Motor pics are coming soon, Tom at FE Specialties has the motor together and has run it in on the test stand. Once the Primary pipes are available from ERA, we will put the motor on the dyno and see what power we get from the 302