04-08-2022, 04:16 PM
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Location: Gilroy,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2291, Whipple Blown & Injected 4V ModMotor
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The Avons and the TKO (actually TKX now) represent a huge improvement over Billboards and a top loader, and of course don't forget the braking upgrade. The difference between Billboards and Avons is sort of like the difference between a stone wheel off Fred Flintstone's, Flintstone Flyer and a good ZR rated tire today. Modern calipers on ventilated discs are stunningly more capable than the original Girlings, which were very good in their day.
Remember a pure race, Weber equipped, 289 back then was less than 400 HP. A very mild, small block, crate engine today with a single 4BBL can easily eclipse 500 HP in the blink of an eye.. That was then and most significantly, this is now. Build the car to be representatively accurate, safe by build comparison to the originals and fun to drive today at the limits of your particular driving skills inventory.
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