Ironman Cobra Build Thread

RestoCreations · #1 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 04:32 PM

Ironman Kirkham's Christmas present showed up today.

RestoCreations · #2 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 09:20 AM

Making a correction: the engine will actually be a 527 stroker. I had not really planned on the engine being a 527, but i keep getting surprises on the parts that xxx company sent. The pistons were 20cc dish and the compression ratio was going to end up being 11.4:1. Another oops, but they are working on exchanging the pistons and getting a custom set from diamond. Im trying to aim for a 10.5:1 max, but ideally around 10:1.

pusherfans · #3 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RestoCreations

Making a correction: the engine will actually be a 527 stroker. I had not really planned on the engine being a 527, but i keep getting surprises on the parts that xxx company sent. The pistons were 20cc dish and the compression ratio was going to end up being 11.4:1. Another oops, but they are working on exchanging the pistons and getting a custom set from diamond. Im trying to aim for a 10.5:1 max, but ideally around 10:1.

I'd recommend a 482, listen to the Kirkham's advice. . . .(or at least a 4.250 stroke)

RestoCreations · #4 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 06:07 PM

Thanks, but this is what i am working with. Im going forward with the 527. Roushe builds them for Shelby, so hopefully everything will work out great!

pusherfans · #5 (**permalink**) 12-24-2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RestoCreations

Thanks, but this is what i am working with. Im going forward with the 527. Roushe builds them for Shelby, so hopefully everything will work out great!

Roush does not build 527's. Their biggest is 511, I think. Also, they use a cast crank, actually they call it "something" iron. I spoke with them before going to Keith Craft. I had to have the 527.....

RestoCreations · #6 (**permalink**) 01-03-2011, 06:22 PM

The intake and Carb have arrived.
Yes, i know this is not really an update, but i have nothing to work on until the other parts show up. Sigh! My box of Kirkham goodies should be here on Wednesday and then i can start making some good progress again.

Quickfuel Carburetor. It appears that everybody likes this brand, but this is my first time to use one.

RestoCreations · #7 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 07:55 PM

Some small progress. I find out tomorrow if the 3rd piston order will be correct. I sure hope so as the roller will most likely be more or less finished in the next week.

Special thanks to the Kirkhams for the scratch and dent sale-that saved me a bundle! I owe you guys more Scones!

The carpet smelled funky like cat urine, so it is now gone and will be replaced with some nice new fresh wool carpet from Kirkham

New Pedal Assembly

Removed the custom plate that was put in place to hold the steering shaft.

Throttle pedal assembly. One problem though, the holes on the bracket coming off the frame do not line up with the holes in the throttle pedal assembly box. Simple fix is i drill the holes a little bigger. However, i have one question; should there be spacers between the frame rail and the box to fill the void?