Pics: Kirkham twin-Paxton Super Snake cammer

[Oakfield765]

They were great to work with, very knowledgable and flexible.
Keith Craft was also outstanding to work with,they build an incredible product.

[Geary L. Sarno]

Hi - I'm the owner of the blue Unique based SuperSnake. If anyone has specific questions on my car feel free to email me at: glsarno@verizon.net.

Over the years I have done extensive study of original cars including two on-site visits to document CSX3015 while it resided in a private collection at Auto Palace in Pittsburgh, PA (Year 2000)

Just to clear up questions about the X-F66:
My first thought was to use a C7ZX-9425-A GT500 intake which always delivered stellar performance for me in the past.
The reason for choosing the vintage X-F66 intake is:
1st - The correct look for my replica project.
2nd - Based on supercharger forum discussions with Vince Granetelli I learned
that "Paxtons like Siamese Fighting Fish are beautiful in form/function but don't get along well with others". The X-F66 was used on the SuperSnakes to totally isolated each Paxton from the other. If dual Paxtons are used to pressurize a common intake plenum one becomes dominant over the other momentarily resulting in a back & forth supercharger roll. The pressure from the blowers is unregulated and they will never push equally. You must set up each engine bank to run as good as possible even if there are differences between the the two sides. The tricky part is the balancing of the engine side to side.

The Compomotive bolt-ons were a personal choice as this car is a driver.(Currently approaching 30,000 miles. 18,000 on the Paxtons)
After 42 years of British car ownership I've had my fill of Thor Hammers and Safety Wire.
- Geary (Aggressor)

[mickmate]

Hi Geary, good chatting with you at SAAC about your car. It's a fantastic set up and a driver to boot. You are well versed in Paxton speak and these guys would do well to take you up on your offer of talking about your set up. Keep clicking up miles.
Cheers Nick

[Geary L. Sarno]

Nick - It's most excellent to hear from you again. Just prior to SAAC37 I took her for a short 2000 mile run from PA to Alabama and back. This is with the superchargers engaged for the entire run. I should have removed the blower belt and run 'er normally aspirated but as my wife would say I not prone to doin it the easy way. Still got a hair under 17 MPG to boot driving in what is best described as "End of Civilization as We Know It Today" rain storms.
She picked up a couple of awards along the way at the Rocket City Mustang Club(Huntsville AL) MCA Annual Show and we ended up with a groovy dinner at Simp McGee's Restaurant in Decatur AL. It just don't get any better than that.

Best Regards
- Geary

[rodneym]

Say it ain't so! I guess 300 miles was enough.

Shelby Keith Craft | eBay

With an ad title like that, it's easy to see how it's been relatively unnoticed so far.
Thanks for the heads up, RedBarchetta.

[fordracing65]

Build it, to sell it...

[sea2jet]

Realistically, what should this car sell for used?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Say it ain't so! I guess 300 miles was enough.

Shelby Keith Craft | eBay

With an ad title like that, it's easy to see how it's been relatively unnoticed so far.
Thanks for the heads up, RedBarchetta.

Meh. Just another Cobra with a Cammer and twin Paxton superchargers.

I saw this one a couple days ago and I thought what a less than desirable ad for a $200,000 Cobra.

[rodneym]

RodKnock,
I agree. For an over the top Cobra, this ad is pretty bland. Lacks details.

fordracing65,
Build to sell? This thing? No way. I think the owner just took a steroid version of the "I'm gonna love a high powered Cobra. I'm goin feet first!" pill.

sea2jet,
Time will tell, I suppose.

Does this look like another 'tinman' or 'rsimoes'?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Does this look like another 'tinman' or 'rsimoes'?

Uhhh, I am told that you can actually build a Cobra that is so powerful that it is just no fun to drive.

[rodneym]

I guess you'll have to take them at their word

[maurice19]

Replacement cost, not including extras from Kirkham, would be around $185,000.00.
100,000 base
15,000 satin finish
10,000 hood. (?)
50,000 engine
2,000 drive train
8,000 build
plus misc. costs, would probably come close to $200,000 .

Maurice

[rodneym]

No question this was a high dollar build. Included in some of those 'misc costs' were the Paxtons and Kirkham bracket.

It's just that putting this much money in, and expecting to get it out, especially on something wild and custom, is kinda

BTW, post #41 from dcdoug on 9/15/12 says it had 200 miles. So 100 miles in 34 months. I hope the owner is OK

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

BTW, post #41 from dcdoug on 9/15/12 says it had 200 miles. So 100 miles in 34 months. I hope the owner is OK

If the engine sputters it's probably because it's using the same tank of three year old gas.

[rodneym]

I'd love to hear the story. I hope he comes back.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

I'd love to hear the story. I hope he comes back.

The car was probably a chore to drive.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

The car was probably a chore to drive.

You should probably tell the orderly that it's time for your "happy" pill.

[rodneym]

Not the first time a 300 mile Cobra went for sale.
Having a 750+HP makes a seasoned Cobra driver 'Start Over'. If it was his first Cobra, it's more like 'Game Over'.

BTW, some chores are rewarding. If you want a pleasure cruise, then the choices are limitless.

[sea2jet]

Does anyone know what the filler cap is for on the right front fender?

[Brooklyn-427]

Heard he was seen ordering a 2015 Madza 2015 with kool aid holders......