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04-14-2007, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Fresno,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX 4766 (Vegas Built) with 482 Aluminum Pond motor
Posts: 814
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Ported Blue Thunder
Strong recommendation on the intake. Blue Thunder is a high quality item.
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Morgan LeBlanc
Fresno CA
Last edited by RedCSX1; 04-14-2007 at 11:03 PM..
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05-16-2007, 11:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Omaha,
NE
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, 496 Tunnel Wedge
Posts: 136
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Stroker
I run a 489 FE in my Mustang, Erson Solid lifter cam (high 240's @ .050, .595 lift, 110 LSA on a 105 center), Keiths heads with some additional work done afterwards, a heavily worked RPM intake and a 1000 Holley
I love the setup, pulls like a monster, runs great driving easy. Diamond Pistons have a nice tight tolerance and it doesnt burn a lick of oil or make any (unwanted) noise, 3 inch pipes bellow pretty good 
I say go for it. I built my own, but I am sure Keith could do the whole package for you too
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1994 ERA Cobra, 452 side oiler, C5AE-F, Tunnel Wedge
70 Mustang Fastback, EFI 489 FE TKO-600, too much to list
71 F-100 4x4 EFI 461 FE restomod
Bullock's Power Service, LLC
Concours and performance engines by appointment only
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05-17-2007, 12:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Scottsdale,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #304, Shelby Aluminum 482 FE
Posts: 63
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Ask any guy who own's one.
My Kieth Craft 482 is an earth shaking, ear splitting, monster that has been ultra reliable and cool running. Some other Cobra owners that thought their Cobra's were fast are stunned when they get in my Kirkham. It feels like getting shot out of a cannon and makes the most beautiful noise. Nobody know's how to build an aluminum block FE like Kieth and the 482 stroker with Edelbrock heads is his specialty. The results will blow you away (and anybody else that tries to pass you too!).
Chip
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05-17-2007, 05:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Virginia Beach, Va & Port Charlotte, Fl.,
Posts: 2,293
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Originally Posted by RedCSX1
Strong recommendation on the intake. Blue Thunder is a high quality item.
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...except when you buy one and the distributor hole is 1/4" off and Blue Thunder wants to kick you to the curb when asked to make it right. 
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05-17-2007, 07:06 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Tampa,
fl
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #473 427 every option, Keithcraft aluminum FE 482 ci. Mass Flo FI. Tremec TKO 600.
Posts: 260
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I agree with Chipbeck
I have the same setup in my Kirkham and it is a rocket. Keith Craft does it right. As an added plus he will talk to you when you call and follows up on what he says he will do. 1st class. Wrench87, I am running the Mass Flo system on my motor and it works fantastic. I asked KC to build the engine with the Mass-Flo intake and supply the package.
Caution, either have KC supply all the parts or buy the victor intake from Mass Flo as there is some minor machining required before you install. The Victor intake for fuel injection does not have a hole for the air charge sensor. Mass Flo knows this, so does Keith Craft. Edelbrock apperently does not.
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05-17-2007, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Small Town,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, Pond Aluminum 482FE
Posts: 349
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Originally Posted by Murphy
I have the same setup in my Kirkham and it is a rocket. Keith Craft does it right. As an added plus he will talk to you when you call and follows up on what he says he will do. 1st class. Wrench87, I am running the Mass Flo system on my motor and it works fantastic. I asked KC to build the engine with the Mass-Flo intake and supply the package.
Caution, either have KC supply all the parts or buy the victor intake from Mass Flo as there is some minor machining required before you install. The Victor intake for fuel injection does not have a hole for the air charge sensor. Mass Flo knows this, so does Keith Craft. Edelbrock apperently does not.
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05-17-2007, 08:04 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Fresno,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX 4766 (Vegas Built) with 482 Aluminum Pond motor
Posts: 814
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I am sorry to hear that.
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Originally Posted by undy
...except when you buy one and the distributor hole is 1/4" off and Blue Thunder wants to kick you to the curb when asked to make it right. |
I would be upset as well. How did you find out the problem?
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Fresno CA
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05-17-2007, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Pittsburgh,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates, 427FE stroked to 482CI
Posts: 134
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dyno results on my 486FE...
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05-17-2007, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Virginia Beach, Va & Port Charlotte, Fl.,
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Originally Posted by RedCSX1
I would be upset as well. How did you find out the problem?
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....when I went to drop in the distributor and it wasn't even close. I ended up welding up the hole and having it fly cut on an end mill to the correct location, on my nickel.
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05-17-2007, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Winchester, VA,
VA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2369; Keith Craft 427FE Alum w/614hp. & 1999 Lotus Esprit V8, 375hp
Posts: 72
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I went with Keith on my Alum Pond 482 and it is the best decision I have ever made. i love my engine.. Rob dyno'd a few months back and it was over 615hp. It is first engine that I ever had that scares me.  It is a good kind of fear.. 
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