
02-24-2012, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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Conversation with engine builder:
Me: Oh, one more thing - can you please zip tie my secondaries so they won't open?
Engine builder: Huh?
Seriously, the zip tie idea makes a point but I'd probably not actually do that. I'm capable of being careful when I know the consequences. I'd love to find a road like the photo that elmariachi posted or an abandoned air strip - somewhere where I could just let loose without worring about hitting anything. Not sure if there is anything like that around here but will check with the locals. Probably won't be able to get on a track with a car set up for street.
And, Rodknock, I've seen the youtube videos of spin-outs and crashes. I also know that there are thousands of guys that have driven for years without incident. I guess what it all boils down to is how much engine is too much for the street...and the answer varies from person to person. I'll be meeting with some locals this Spring and maybe I'll get a couple of rides that will answer the question for me before I have to make a final decision on the engine specs.
Thanks again for all the helpful (and sometimes amusing) advice.
Regards,
Kevin
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